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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,991.06, 373,563.13 and 222,528.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,991.06, 373,563.13 and 222,528.36 is: 333,860.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,991.06 : 373,563.13 = 222,528.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,991.06/373,563.13 = 222,528.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,991.06x = 373,563.13 × 222,528.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,991.06x = 83,128,390,675.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,128,390,675.37/248,991.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,860.95

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