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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,468.40, 372,702.60 and 221,511.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,468.40, 372,702.60 and 221,511.60 is: 332,267.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,468.40 : 372,702.60 = 221,511.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,468.40/372,702.60 = 221,511.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,468.40x = 372,702.60 × 221,511.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,468.40x = 82,557,949,250.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,557,949,250.16/248,468.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,267.40

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