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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,605.20, 372,907.80 and 222,361.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,605.20, 372,907.80 and 222,361.20 is: 333,541.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,605.20 : 372,907.80 = 222,361.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,605.20/372,907.80 = 222,361.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,605.20x = 372,907.80 × 222,361.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,605.20x = 82,920,225,897.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,920,225,897.36/248,605.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,541.80

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