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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,383.40, 370,509.10 and 224,467.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,383.40, 370,509.10 and 224,467.88 is: 334,834.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,383.40 : 370,509.10 = 224,467.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,383.40/370,509.10 = 224,467.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,383.40x = 370,509.10 × 224,467.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,383.40x = 83,167,392,197.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,167,392,197.71/248,383.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,834.74

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