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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,031.99, 341,777.52 and 234,633.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,031.99, 341,777.52 and 234,633.78 is: 323,315.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,031.99 : 341,777.52 = 234,633.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,031.99/341,777.52 = 234,633.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,031.99x = 341,777.52 × 234,633.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,031.99x = 80,192,551,436.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,192,551,436.63/248,031.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,315.36

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