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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,669.20, 392,503.80 and 248,766.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,669.20, 392,503.80 and 248,766.80 is: 373,150.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,669.20 : 392,503.80 = 248,766.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,669.20/392,503.80 = 248,766.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,669.20x = 392,503.80 × 248,766.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,669.20x = 97,641,914,313.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,641,914,313.84/261,669.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,150.20

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