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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,387.56, 370,777.97 and 229,884.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,387.56, 370,777.97 and 229,884.52 is: 343,157.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,387.56 : 370,777.97 = 229,884.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,387.56/370,777.97 = 229,884.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,387.56x = 370,777.97 × 229,884.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,387.56x = 85,236,115,660.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,236,115,660.02/248,387.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,157.75

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