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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,384.58, 342,011.66 and 187,219.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,384.58, 342,011.66 and 187,219.65 is: 257,790.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,384.58 : 342,011.66 = 187,219.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,384.58/342,011.66 = 187,219.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,384.58x = 342,011.66 × 187,219.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,384.58x = 64,031,303,281.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,031,303,281.12/248,384.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,790.98

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