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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,422.16, 343,223.40 and 173,306

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,422.16, 343,223.40 and 173,306 is: 239,441.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,422.16 : 343,223.40 = 173,306 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,422.16/343,223.40 = 173,306/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,422.16x = 343,223.40 × 173,306
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,422.16x = 59,482,674,560.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,482,674,560.40/248,422.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,441.90

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