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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,659.93, 372,992.46 and 199,055.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,659.93, 372,992.46 and 199,055.33 is: 298,585.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,659.93 : 372,992.46 = 199,055.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,659.93/372,992.46 = 199,055.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,659.93x = 372,992.46 × 199,055.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,659.93x = 74,246,137,212.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,246,137,212.81/248,659.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,585.05

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