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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,855.70, 373,283.55 and 229,610.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,855.70, 373,283.55 and 229,610.10 is: 344,415.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,855.70 : 373,283.55 = 229,610.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,855.70/373,283.55 = 229,610.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,855.70x = 373,283.55 × 229,610.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,855.70x = 85,709,673,243.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,709,673,243.86/248,855.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,415.15

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