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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,594.82, 342,914.32 and 175,915.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,594.82, 342,914.32 and 175,915.95 is: 242,660.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,594.82 : 342,914.32 = 175,915.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,594.82/342,914.32 = 175,915.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,594.82x = 342,914.32 × 175,915.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,594.82x = 60,324,096,217.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,324,096,217.04/248,594.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,660.32

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