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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,859.70, 373,289.55 and 219,829.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,859.70, 373,289.55 and 219,829.30 is: 329,743.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,859.70 : 373,289.55 = 219,829.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,859.70/373,289.55 = 219,829.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,859.70x = 373,289.55 × 219,829.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,859.70x = 82,059,980,473.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,059,980,473.82/248,859.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,743.95

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