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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,894.80, 403,342.20 and 248,619.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,894.80, 403,342.20 and 248,619.60 is: 372,929.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,894.80 : 403,342.20 = 248,619.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,894.80/403,342.20 = 248,619.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,894.80x = 403,342.20 × 248,619.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,894.80x = 100,278,776,427.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,278,776,427.12/268,894.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,929.40

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