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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,886.80, 403,330.20 and 248,611.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,886.80, 403,330.20 and 248,611.60 is: 372,917.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,886.80 : 403,330.20 = 248,611.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,886.80/403,330.20 = 248,611.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,886.80x = 403,330.20 × 248,611.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,886.80x = 100,272,566,350.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,272,566,350.32/268,886.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,917.40

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