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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,662.93, 372,996.96 and 199,058.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,662.93, 372,996.96 and 199,058.32 is: 298,589.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,662.93 : 372,996.96 = 199,058.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,662.93/372,996.96 = 199,058.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,662.93x = 372,996.96 × 199,058.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,662.93x = 74,248,148,222.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,248,148,222.71/248,662.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,589.53

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