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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,660.40, 372,553.20 and 204,045.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,660.40, 372,553.20 and 204,045.60 is: 305,709.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,660.40 : 372,553.20 = 204,045.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,660.40/372,553.20 = 204,045.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,660.40x = 372,553.20 × 204,045.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,660.40x = 76,017,841,225.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,017,841,225.92/248,660.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,709.48

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