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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,651.04, 372,979.16 and 199,046.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,651.04, 372,979.16 and 199,046.46 is: 298,571.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,651.04 : 372,979.16 = 199,046.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,651.04/372,979.16 = 199,046.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,651.04x = 372,979.16 × 199,046.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,651.04x = 74,240,180,456.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,240,180,456.54/248,651.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,571.77

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