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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,428.40, 372,642.60 and 222,767.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,428.40, 372,642.60 and 222,767.60 is: 334,151.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,428.40 : 372,642.60 = 222,767.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,428.40/372,642.60 = 222,767.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,428.40x = 372,642.60 × 222,767.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,428.40x = 83,012,697,659.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,012,697,659.76/248,428.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,151.40

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