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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,481.22, 374,381.56 and 224,819.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,481.22, 374,381.56 and 224,819.10 is: 338,730.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,481.22 : 374,381.56 = 224,819.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,481.22/374,381.56 = 224,819.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,481.22x = 374,381.56 × 224,819.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,481.22x = 84,168,125,375.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,168,125,375.80/248,481.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,730.33

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