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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,674.80, 373,012.20 and 214,849.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,674.80, 373,012.20 and 214,849.20 is: 322,273.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,674.80 : 373,012.20 = 214,849.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,674.80/373,012.20 = 214,849.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,674.80x = 373,012.20 × 214,849.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,674.80x = 80,141,372,760.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,141,372,760.24/248,674.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,273.80

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