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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,104.26, 342,481.17 and 175,884.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,104.26, 342,481.17 and 175,884.60 is: 242,789.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,104.26 : 342,481.17 = 175,884.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,104.26/342,481.17 = 175,884.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,104.26x = 342,481.17 × 175,884.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,104.26x = 60,237,163,592.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,237,163,592.98/248,104.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,789.72

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