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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,650.55, 372,101.03 and 227,655.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,650.55, 372,101.03 and 227,655.35 is: 340,682.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,650.55 : 372,101.03 = 227,655.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,650.55/372,101.03 = 227,655.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,650.55x = 372,101.03 × 227,655.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,650.55x = 84,710,789,081.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,710,789,081.73/248,650.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,682.09

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