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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,881.60, 403,322.40 and 247,886.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,881.60, 403,322.40 and 247,886.40 is: 371,829.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,881.60 : 403,322.40 = 247,886.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,881.60/403,322.40 = 247,886.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,881.60x = 403,322.40 × 247,886.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,881.60x = 99,978,137,775.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,978,137,775.36/268,881.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,829.60

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