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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,588.04, 343,066.20 and 187,226.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,588.04, 343,066.20 and 187,226.04 is: 258,383.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,588.04 : 343,066.20 = 187,226.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,588.04/343,066.20 = 187,226.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,588.04x = 343,066.20 × 187,226.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,588.04x = 64,230,926,083.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,230,926,083.85/248,588.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,383.01

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