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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,001.40, 396,002.10 and 248,449.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,001.40, 396,002.10 and 248,449.40 is: 372,674.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,001.40 : 396,002.10 = 248,449.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,001.40/396,002.10 = 248,449.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,001.40x = 396,002.10 × 248,449.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,001.40x = 98,386,484,143.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,386,484,143.74/264,001.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,674.10

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