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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,663.43, 372,997.71 and 199,058.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,663.43, 372,997.71 and 199,058.82 is: 298,590.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,663.43 : 372,997.71 = 199,058.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,663.43/372,997.71 = 199,058.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,663.43x = 372,997.71 × 199,058.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,663.43x = 74,248,484,015.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,248,484,015.30/248,663.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,590.28

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