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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,657.27, 372,988.49 and 199,052.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,657.27, 372,988.49 and 199,052.69 is: 298,581.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,657.27 : 372,988.49 = 199,052.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,657.27/372,988.49 = 199,052.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,657.27x = 372,988.49 × 199,052.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,657.27x = 74,244,359,413.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,244,359,413.33/248,657.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,581.10

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