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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,520.40, 372,780.60 and 221,563.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,520.40, 372,780.60 and 221,563.60 is: 332,345.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,520.40 : 372,780.60 = 221,563.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,520.40/372,780.60 = 221,563.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,520.40x = 372,780.60 × 221,563.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,520.40x = 82,594,611,746.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,594,611,746.16/248,520.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,345.40

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