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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,411.60, 372,617.40 and 223,528.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,411.60, 372,617.40 and 223,528.40 is: 335,292.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,411.60 : 372,617.40 = 223,528.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,411.60/372,617.40 = 223,528.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,411.60x = 372,617.40 × 223,528.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,411.60x = 83,290,571,234.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,290,571,234.16/248,411.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,292.60

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