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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,145.49, 342,167.24 and 171,531.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,145.49, 342,167.24 and 171,531.58 is: 236,524.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,145.49 : 342,167.24 = 171,531.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,145.49/342,167.24 = 171,531.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,145.49x = 342,167.24 × 171,531.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,145.49x = 58,692,487,513.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,692,487,513.89/248,145.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,524.50

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