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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,783.60, 397,175.40 and 249,231.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,783.60, 397,175.40 and 249,231.60 is: 373,847.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,783.60 : 397,175.40 = 249,231.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,783.60/397,175.40 = 249,231.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,783.60x = 397,175.40 × 249,231.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,783.60x = 98,988,660,422.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,988,660,422.64/264,783.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,847.40

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