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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,666.04, 343,056.42 and 173,258.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,666.04, 343,056.42 and 173,258.28 is: 239,024.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,666.04 : 343,056.42 = 173,258.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,666.04/343,056.42 = 173,258.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,666.04x = 343,056.42 × 173,258.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,666.04x = 59,437,365,272.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,437,365,272.16/248,666.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,024.86

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