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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,197.37, 371,543.24 and 224,514.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,197.37, 371,543.24 and 224,514.89 is: 336,091.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,197.37 : 371,543.24 = 224,514.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,197.37/371,543.24 = 224,514.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,197.37x = 371,543.24 × 224,514.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,197.37x = 83,416,986,678.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,416,986,678.55/248,197.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,091.35

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