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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,865.70, 373,298.55 and 229,620.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,865.70, 373,298.55 and 229,620.10 is: 344,430.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,865.70 : 373,298.55 = 229,620.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,865.70/373,298.55 = 229,620.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,865.70x = 373,298.55 × 229,620.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,865.70x = 85,716,850,380.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,716,850,380.86/248,865.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,430.15

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