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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,652.93, 372,981.96 and 199,048.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,652.93, 372,981.96 and 199,048.33 is: 298,574.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,652.93 : 372,981.96 = 199,048.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,652.93/372,981.96 = 199,048.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,652.93x = 372,981.96 × 199,048.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,652.93x = 74,241,435,325.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,241,435,325.67/248,652.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,574.54

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