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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,835.60, 373,253.40 and 204,512.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,835.60, 373,253.40 and 204,512.40 is: 306,768.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,835.60 : 373,253.40 = 204,512.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,835.60/373,253.40 = 204,512.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,835.60x = 373,253.40 × 204,512.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,835.60x = 76,334,948,642.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,334,948,642.16/248,835.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,768.60

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