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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,187.60, 372,281.40 and 223,304.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,187.60, 372,281.40 and 223,304.40 is: 334,956.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,187.60 : 372,281.40 = 223,304.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,187.60/372,281.40 = 223,304.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,187.60x = 372,281.40 × 223,304.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,187.60x = 83,132,074,658.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,132,074,658.16/248,187.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,956.60

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