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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,365.66, 342,752.16 and 175,898.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,365.66, 342,752.16 and 175,898.38 is: 242,745.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,365.66 : 342,752.16 = 175,898.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,365.66/342,752.16 = 175,898.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,365.66x = 342,752.16 × 175,898.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,365.66x = 60,289,549,685.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,289,549,685.50/248,365.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,745.11

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