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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249,203, 373,193.76 and 225,239.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249,203, 373,193.76 and 225,239.96 is: 337,307.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249,203 : 373,193.76 = 225,239.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249,203/373,193.76 = 225,239.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249,203x = 373,193.76 × 225,239.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249,203x = 84,058,147,574.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,058,147,574.65/249,203
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,307.93

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