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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,865.20, 373,297.80 and 225,537.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,865.20, 373,297.80 and 225,537.20 is: 338,305.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,865.20 : 373,297.80 = 225,537.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,865.20/373,297.80 = 225,537.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,865.20x = 373,297.80 × 225,537.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,865.20x = 84,192,540,578.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,192,540,578.16/248,865.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,305.80

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