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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,675.40, 372,575.70 and 204,060.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,675.40, 372,575.70 and 204,060.60 is: 305,731.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,675.40 : 372,575.70 = 204,060.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,675.40/372,575.70 = 204,060.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,675.40x = 372,575.70 × 204,060.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,675.40x = 76,028,020,887.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,028,020,887.42/248,675.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,731.97

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