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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,050.88, 341,731.68 and 172,468.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,050.88, 341,731.68 and 172,468.16 is: 237,603.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,050.88 : 341,731.68 = 172,468.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,050.88/341,731.68 = 172,468.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,050.88x = 341,731.68 × 172,468.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,050.88x = 58,937,834,063.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,937,834,063.31/248,050.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,603.81

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