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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,308.10, 372,462.15 and 223,424.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,308.10, 372,462.15 and 223,424.90 is: 335,137.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,308.10 : 372,462.15 = 223,424.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,308.10/372,462.15 = 223,424.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,308.10x = 372,462.15 × 223,424.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,308.10x = 83,217,318,617.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,217,318,617.54/248,308.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,137.35

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