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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,348.13, 342,727.76 and 175,880.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,348.13, 342,727.76 and 175,880.67 is: 242,720.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,348.13 : 342,727.76 = 175,880.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,348.13/342,727.76 = 175,880.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,348.13x = 342,727.76 × 175,880.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,348.13x = 60,279,187,177.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,279,187,177.00/248,348.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,720.52

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