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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,226.88, 342,143.72 and 175,536.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,226.88, 342,143.72 and 175,536.01 is: 241,950.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,226.88 : 342,143.72 = 175,536.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,226.88/342,143.72 = 175,536.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,226.88x = 342,143.72 × 175,536.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,226.88x = 60,058,540,866.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,058,540,866.96/248,226.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,950.20

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