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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,205.02, 342,335.21 and 171,851.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,205.02, 342,335.21 and 171,851.90 is: 237,025.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,205.02 : 342,335.21 = 171,851.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,205.02/342,335.21 = 171,851.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,205.02x = 342,335.21 × 171,851.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,205.02x = 58,830,953,704.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,830,953,704.46/248,205.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,025.64

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