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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,400.59, 342,033.68 and 187,235.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,400.59, 342,033.68 and 187,235.66 is: 257,813.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,400.59 : 342,033.68 = 187,235.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,400.59/342,033.68 = 187,235.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,400.59x = 342,033.68 × 187,235.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,400.59x = 64,040,899,170.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,040,899,170.68/248,400.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,813.00

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