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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,885.20, 373,327.80 and 217,781.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,885.20, 373,327.80 and 217,781.20 is: 326,671.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,885.20 : 373,327.80 = 217,781.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,885.20/373,327.80 = 217,781.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,885.20x = 373,327.80 × 217,781.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,885.20x = 81,303,776,277.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,303,776,277.36/248,885.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,671.80

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