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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,590.04, 343,068.96 and 187,228.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,590.04, 343,068.96 and 187,228.04 is: 258,385.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,590.04 : 343,068.96 = 187,228.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,590.04/343,068.96 = 187,228.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,590.04x = 343,068.96 × 187,228.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,590.04x = 64,232,128,965.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,232,128,965.64/248,590.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,385.77

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