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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,367, 392,053.53 and 248,619.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,367, 392,053.53 and 248,619.22 is: 372,931.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,367 : 392,053.53 = 248,619.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,367/392,053.53 = 248,619.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,367x = 392,053.53 × 248,619.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,367x = 97,472,042,826.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,472,042,826.85/261,367
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,931.71

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