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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,877.70, 373,316.55 and 225,549.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,877.70, 373,316.55 and 225,549.70 is: 338,324.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,877.70 : 373,316.55 = 225,549.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,877.70/373,316.55 = 225,549.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,877.70x = 373,316.55 × 225,549.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,877.70x = 84,201,435,857.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,201,435,857.54/248,877.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,324.55

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