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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,056.80, 399,085.20 and 248,431.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,056.80, 399,085.20 and 248,431.20 is: 372,646.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,056.80 : 399,085.20 = 248,431.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,056.80/399,085.20 = 248,431.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,056.80x = 399,085.20 × 248,431.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,056.80x = 99,145,215,138.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,145,215,138.24/266,056.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,646.80

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