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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,785.60, 397,178.40 and 249,233.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,785.60, 397,178.40 and 249,233.60 is: 373,850.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,785.60 : 397,178.40 = 249,233.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,785.60/397,178.40 = 249,233.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,785.60x = 397,178.40 × 249,233.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,785.60x = 98,990,202,474.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,990,202,474.24/264,785.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,850.40

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