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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,604.60, 372,906.90 and 223,721.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,604.60, 372,906.90 and 223,721.40 is: 335,582.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,604.60 : 372,906.90 = 223,721.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,604.60/372,906.90 = 223,721.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,604.60x = 372,906.90 × 223,721.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,604.60x = 83,427,253,737.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,427,253,737.66/248,604.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,582.10

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