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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,632.47, 342,811.58 and 193,457.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,632.47, 342,811.58 and 193,457.70 is: 266,737.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,632.47 : 342,811.58 = 193,457.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,632.47/342,811.58 = 193,457.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,632.47x = 342,811.58 × 193,457.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,632.47x = 66,319,538,832.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,319,538,832.88/248,632.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,737.24

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