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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,648.04, 372,974.66 and 199,043.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,648.04, 372,974.66 and 199,043.46 is: 298,567.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,648.04 : 372,974.66 = 199,043.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,648.04/372,974.66 = 199,043.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,648.04x = 372,974.66 × 199,043.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,648.04x = 74,238,165,823.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,238,165,823.51/248,648.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,567.27

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