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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,340.68, 343,111.62 and 173,224.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,340.68, 343,111.62 and 173,224.52 is: 239,329.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,340.68 : 343,111.62 = 173,224.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,340.68/343,111.62 = 173,224.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,340.68x = 343,111.62 × 173,224.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,340.68x = 59,435,345,680.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,435,345,680.92/248,340.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,329.88

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