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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,362.80, 402,544.20 and 248,087.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,362.80, 402,544.20 and 248,087.60 is: 372,131.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,362.80 : 402,544.20 = 248,087.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,362.80/402,544.20 = 248,087.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,362.80x = 402,544.20 × 248,087.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,362.80x = 99,866,224,471.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,866,224,471.92/268,362.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,131.40

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