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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,079.44, 342,447.01 and 175,859.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,079.44, 342,447.01 and 175,859.81 is: 242,755.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,079.44 : 342,447.01 = 175,859.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,079.44/342,447.01 = 175,859.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,079.44x = 342,447.01 × 175,859.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,079.44x = 60,222,665,245.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,222,665,245.96/248,079.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,755.57

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