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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,175.60, 394,763.40 and 248,660.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,175.60, 394,763.40 and 248,660.40 is: 372,990.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,175.60 : 394,763.40 = 248,660.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,175.60/394,763.40 = 248,660.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,175.60x = 394,763.40 × 248,660.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,175.60x = 98,162,024,949.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,162,024,949.36/263,175.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,990.60

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