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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,162.00, 342,189.90 and 171,548.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,162.00, 342,189.90 and 171,548.08 is: 236,547.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,162.00 : 342,189.90 = 171,548.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,162.00/342,189.90 = 171,548.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,162.00x = 342,189.90 × 171,548.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,162.00x = 58,702,019,484.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,702,019,484.92/248,162.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,547.18

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