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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,163.84, 366,109.17 and 248,224.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,163.84, 366,109.17 and 248,224.16 is: 342,720.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,163.84 : 366,109.17 = 248,224.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,163.84/366,109.17 = 248,224.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,163.84x = 366,109.17 × 248,224.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,163.84x = 90,877,141,175.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,877,141,175.98/265,163.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,720.72

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