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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,983.30, 372,926.31 and 205,798.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,983.30, 372,926.31 and 205,798.42 is: 308,244.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,983.30 : 372,926.31 = 205,798.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,983.30/372,926.31 = 205,798.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,983.30x = 372,926.31 × 205,798.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,983.30x = 76,747,645,374.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,747,645,374.43/248,983.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,244.15

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