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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,096.76, 342,470.82 and 175,877.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,096.76, 342,470.82 and 175,877.10 is: 242,779.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,096.76 : 342,470.82 = 175,877.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,096.76/342,470.82 = 175,877.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,096.76x = 342,470.82 × 175,877.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,096.76x = 60,232,774,656.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,232,774,656.22/248,096.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,779.37

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