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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,845.80, 373,268.70 and 217,741.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,845.80, 373,268.70 and 217,741.80 is: 326,612.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,845.80 : 373,268.70 = 217,741.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,845.80/373,268.70 = 217,741.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,845.80x = 373,268.70 × 217,741.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,845.80x = 81,276,198,621.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,276,198,621.66/248,845.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,612.70

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