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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,977.20, 373,465.80 and 229,731.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,977.20, 373,465.80 and 229,731.60 is: 344,597.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,977.20 : 373,465.80 = 229,731.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,977.20/373,465.80 = 229,731.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,977.20x = 373,465.80 × 229,731.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,977.20x = 85,796,895,779.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,796,895,779.28/248,977.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,597.40

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