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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,999.80, 403,499.70 and 248,724.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,999.80, 403,499.70 and 248,724.60 is: 373,086.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,999.80 : 403,499.70 = 248,724.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,999.80/403,499.70 = 248,724.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,999.80x = 403,499.70 × 248,724.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,999.80x = 100,360,301,482.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,360,301,482.62/268,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,086.90

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