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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,164.60, 372,246.90 and 223,281.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,164.60, 372,246.90 and 223,281.40 is: 334,922.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,164.60 : 372,246.90 = 223,281.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,164.60/372,246.90 = 223,281.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,164.60x = 372,246.90 × 223,281.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,164.60x = 83,115,808,977.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,115,808,977.66/248,164.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,922.10

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