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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,707.60, 372,267.60 and 196,219.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,707.60, 372,267.60 and 196,219.60 is: 293,703.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,707.60 : 372,267.60 = 196,219.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,707.60/372,267.60 = 196,219.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,707.60x = 372,267.60 × 196,219.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,707.60x = 73,046,199,564.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,046,199,564.96/248,707.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,703.13

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