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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,558.31, 343,212.89 and 202,625.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,558.31, 343,212.89 and 202,625.24 is: 279,787.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,558.31 : 343,212.89 = 202,625.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,558.31/343,212.89 = 202,625.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,558.31x = 343,212.89 × 202,625.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,558.31x = 69,543,591,478.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,543,591,478.15/248,558.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,787.84

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