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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,672.40, 372,571.20 and 204,057.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,672.40, 372,571.20 and 204,057.60 is: 305,727.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,672.40 : 372,571.20 = 204,057.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,672.40/372,571.20 = 204,057.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,672.40x = 372,571.20 × 204,057.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,672.40x = 76,025,984,901.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,025,984,901.12/248,672.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,727.47

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