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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,386.56, 370,776.48 and 229,883.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,386.56, 370,776.48 and 229,883.52 is: 343,156.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,386.56 : 370,776.48 = 229,883.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,386.56/370,776.48 = 229,883.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,386.56x = 370,776.48 × 229,883.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,386.56x = 85,235,402,355.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,235,402,355.61/248,386.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,156.26

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