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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,662.80, 372,994.20 and 214,837.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,662.80, 372,994.20 and 214,837.20 is: 322,255.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,662.80 : 372,994.20 = 214,837.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,662.80/372,994.20 = 214,837.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,662.80x = 372,994.20 × 214,837.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,662.80x = 80,133,029,544.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,133,029,544.24/248,662.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,255.80

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