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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,667, 373,003.14 and 199,062.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,667, 373,003.14 and 199,062.48 is: 298,595.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,667 : 373,003.14 = 199,062.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,667/373,003.14 = 199,062.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,667x = 373,003.14 × 199,062.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,667x = 74,250,930,096.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,250,930,096.19/248,667
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,595.83

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