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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,147.80, 399,221.70 and 248,522.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,147.80, 399,221.70 and 248,522.20 is: 372,783.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,147.80 : 399,221.70 = 248,522.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,147.80/399,221.70 = 248,522.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,147.80x = 399,221.70 × 248,522.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,147.80x = 99,215,455,171.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,215,455,171.74/266,147.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,783.30

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