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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,195.34, 342,858.42 and 221,329.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,195.34, 342,858.42 and 221,329.26 is: 305,745.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,195.34 : 342,858.42 = 221,329.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,195.34/342,858.42 = 221,329.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,195.34x = 342,858.42 × 221,329.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,195.34x = 75,884,600,383.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,884,600,383.37/248,195.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,745.47

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