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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,623.60, 372,935.40 and 209,257.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,623.60, 372,935.40 and 209,257.60 is: 313,886.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,623.60 : 372,935.40 = 209,257.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,623.60/372,935.40 = 209,257.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,623.60x = 372,935.40 × 209,257.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,623.60x = 78,039,566,759.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,039,566,759.04/248,623.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,886.40

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