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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,204.60, 387,306.90 and 248,363.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,204.60, 387,306.90 and 248,363.10 is: 372,544.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,204.60 : 387,306.90 = 248,363.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,204.60/387,306.90 = 248,363.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,204.60x = 387,306.90 × 248,363.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,204.60x = 96,192,742,335.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,192,742,335.39/258,204.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,544.65

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