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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,484.59, 342,499.21 and 175,793.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,484.59, 342,499.21 and 175,793.57 is: 242,305.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,484.59 : 342,499.21 = 175,793.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,484.59/342,499.21 = 175,793.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,484.59x = 342,499.21 × 175,793.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,484.59x = 60,209,156,696.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,209,156,696.10/248,484.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,305.40

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