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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,651.54, 372,979.91 and 199,046.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,651.54, 372,979.91 and 199,046.96 is: 298,572.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,651.54 : 372,979.91 = 199,046.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,651.54/372,979.91 = 199,046.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,651.54x = 372,979.91 × 199,046.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,651.54x = 74,240,516,231.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,240,516,231.34/248,651.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,572.52

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