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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,501.04, 342,945.84 and 187,137.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,501.04, 342,945.84 and 187,137.42 is: 258,260.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,501.04 : 342,945.84 = 187,137.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,501.04/342,945.84 = 187,137.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,501.04x = 342,945.84 × 187,137.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,501.04x = 64,177,999,697.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,177,999,697.33/248,501.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,260.49

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