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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,427.40, 372,641.10 and 222,766.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,427.40, 372,641.10 and 222,766.60 is: 334,149.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,427.40 : 372,641.10 = 222,766.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,427.40/372,641.10 = 222,766.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,427.40x = 372,641.10 × 222,766.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,427.40x = 83,011,990,867.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,011,990,867.26/248,427.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,149.90

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