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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,261.60, 403,892.40 and 248,266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,261.60, 403,892.40 and 248,266.40 is: 372,399.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,261.60 : 403,892.40 = 248,266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,261.60/403,892.40 = 248,266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,261.60x = 403,892.40 × 248,266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,261.60x = 100,272,912,135.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,272,912,135.36/269,261.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,399.60

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