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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,283.84, 371,707.62 and 222,644.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,283.84, 371,707.62 and 222,644.90 is: 333,323.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,283.84 : 371,707.62 = 222,644.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,283.84/371,707.62 = 222,644.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,283.84x = 371,707.62 × 222,644.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,283.84x = 82,758,805,884.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,758,805,884.14/248,283.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,323.37

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