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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,426.40, 372,639.60 and 222,765.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,426.40, 372,639.60 and 222,765.60 is: 334,148.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,426.40 : 372,639.60 = 222,765.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,426.40/372,639.60 = 222,765.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,426.40x = 372,639.60 × 222,765.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,426.40x = 83,011,284,077.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,011,284,077.76/248,426.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,148.40

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