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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,311.44, 372,657.24 and 176,259.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,311.44, 372,657.24 and 176,259.24 is: 264,523.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,311.44 : 372,657.24 = 176,259.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,311.44/372,657.24 = 176,259.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,311.44x = 372,657.24 × 176,259.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,311.44x = 65,684,281,902.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,684,281,902.90/248,311.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,523.78

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