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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,591.04, 343,070.34 and 187,229.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,591.04, 343,070.34 and 187,229.04 is: 258,387.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,591.04 : 343,070.34 = 187,229.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,591.04/343,070.34 = 187,229.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,591.04x = 343,070.34 × 187,229.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,591.04x = 64,232,730,410.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,232,730,410.67/248,591.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,387.15

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