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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,226.37, 342,143.03 and 175,535.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,226.37, 342,143.03 and 175,535.51 is: 241,949.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,226.37 : 342,143.03 = 175,535.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,226.37/342,143.03 = 175,535.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,226.37x = 342,143.03 × 175,535.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,226.37x = 60,058,248,757.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,058,248,757.88/248,226.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,949.51

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