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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,662.40, 372,556.20 and 204,047.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,662.40, 372,556.20 and 204,047.60 is: 305,712.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,662.40 : 372,556.20 = 204,047.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,662.40/372,556.20 = 204,047.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,662.40x = 372,556.20 × 204,047.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,662.40x = 76,019,198,475.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,019,198,475.12/248,662.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,712.48

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