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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,094.76, 342,468.04 and 175,875.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,094.76, 342,468.04 and 175,875.08 is: 242,776.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,094.76 : 342,468.04 = 175,875.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,094.76/342,468.04 = 175,875.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,094.76x = 342,468.04 × 175,875.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,094.76x = 60,231,593,932.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,231,593,932.44/248,094.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,776.57

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