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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,966.40, 373,449.60 and 205,226.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,966.40, 373,449.60 and 205,226.40 is: 307,839.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,966.40 : 373,449.60 = 205,226.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,966.40/373,449.60 = 205,226.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,966.40x = 373,449.60 × 205,226.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,966.40x = 76,641,716,989.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,641,716,989.44/248,966.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,839.60

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