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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,878.20, 373,317.30 and 225,550.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,878.20, 373,317.30 and 225,550.20 is: 338,325.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,878.20 : 373,317.30 = 225,550.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,878.20/373,317.30 = 225,550.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,878.20x = 373,317.30 × 225,550.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,878.20x = 84,201,791,678.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,201,791,678.46/248,878.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,325.30

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