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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,897.90, 373,346.85 and 223,237.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,897.90, 373,346.85 and 223,237.10 is: 334,855.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,897.90 : 373,346.85 = 223,237.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,897.90/373,346.85 = 223,237.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,897.90x = 373,346.85 × 223,237.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,897.90x = 83,344,868,088.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,344,868,088.14/248,897.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,855.65

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