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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,669.80, 373,004.70 and 214,844.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,669.80, 373,004.70 and 214,844.20 is: 322,266.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,669.80 : 373,004.70 = 214,844.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,669.80/373,004.70 = 214,844.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,669.80x = 373,004.70 × 214,844.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,669.80x = 80,137,896,367.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,137,896,367.74/248,669.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,266.30

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