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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,535.80, 372,803.70 and 214,710.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,535.80, 372,803.70 and 214,710.20 is: 322,065.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,535.80 : 372,803.70 = 214,710.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,535.80/372,803.70 = 214,710.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,535.80x = 372,803.70 × 214,710.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,535.80x = 80,044,756,987.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,044,756,987.74/248,535.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,065.30

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