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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,015.10, 396,022.65 and 248,463.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,015.10, 396,022.65 and 248,463.10 is: 372,694.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,015.10 : 396,022.65 = 248,463.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,015.10/396,022.65 = 248,463.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,015.10x = 396,022.65 × 248,463.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,015.10x = 98,397,015,289.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,397,015,289.22/264,015.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,694.65

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