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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,304.24, 342,057.72 and 184,531.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,304.24, 342,057.72 and 184,531.44 is: 254,205.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,304.24 : 342,057.72 = 184,531.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,304.24/342,057.72 = 184,531.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,304.24x = 342,057.72 × 184,531.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,304.24x = 63,120,403,634.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,120,403,634.72/248,304.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,205.90

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