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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,670.18, 373,007.84 and 199,065.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,670.18, 373,007.84 and 199,065.60 is: 298,600.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,670.18 : 373,007.84 = 199,065.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,670.18/373,007.84 = 199,065.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,670.18x = 373,007.84 × 199,065.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,670.18x = 74,253,028,478.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,253,028,478.98/248,670.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,600.45

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