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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,555.70, 408,833.55 and 248,061.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,555.70, 408,833.55 and 248,061.30 is: 372,091.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,555.70 : 408,833.55 = 248,061.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,555.70/408,833.55 = 248,061.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,555.70x = 408,833.55 × 248,061.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,555.70x = 101,415,781,896.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,415,781,896.62/272,555.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,091.95

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