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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,830.40, 373,245.60 and 219,281.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,830.40, 373,245.60 and 219,281.60 is: 328,922.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,830.40 : 373,245.60 = 219,281.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,830.40/373,245.60 = 219,281.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,830.40x = 373,245.60 × 219,281.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,830.40x = 81,845,892,360.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,845,892,360.96/248,830.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,922.40

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