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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,651.80, 414,977.70 and 248,658.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,651.80, 414,977.70 and 248,658.20 is: 372,987.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,651.80 : 414,977.70 = 248,658.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,651.80/414,977.70 = 248,658.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,651.80x = 414,977.70 × 248,658.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,651.80x = 103,187,607,922.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,187,607,922.14/276,651.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,987.30

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