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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,897.40, 373,346.10 and 223,236.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,897.40, 373,346.10 and 223,236.60 is: 334,854.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,897.40 : 373,346.10 = 223,236.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,897.40/373,346.10 = 223,236.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,897.40x = 373,346.10 × 223,236.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,897.40x = 83,344,513,987.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,344,513,987.26/248,897.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,854.90

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