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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,816.43, 343,004.52 and 197,849.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,816.43, 343,004.52 and 197,849.76 is: 272,744.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,816.43 : 343,004.52 = 197,849.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,816.43/343,004.52 = 197,849.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,816.43x = 343,004.52 × 197,849.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,816.43x = 67,863,364,310.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,863,364,310.69/248,816.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,744.70

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