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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,677.05, 373,015.58 and 214,851.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,677.05, 373,015.58 and 214,851.45 is: 322,277.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,677.05 : 373,015.58 = 214,851.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,677.05/373,015.58 = 214,851.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,677.05x = 373,015.58 × 214,851.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,677.05x = 80,142,937,161.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,142,937,161.33/248,677.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,277.18

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