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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,360.56, 342,744.91 and 175,893.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,360.56, 342,744.91 and 175,893.10 is: 242,737.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,360.56 : 342,744.91 = 175,893.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,360.56/342,744.91 = 175,893.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,360.56x = 342,744.91 × 175,893.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,360.56x = 60,286,463,432.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,286,463,432.53/248,360.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,737.67

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