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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,675.04, 343,068.84 and 173,267.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,675.04, 343,068.84 and 173,267.28 is: 239,037.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,675.04 : 343,068.84 = 173,267.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,675.04/343,068.84 = 173,267.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,675.04x = 343,068.84 × 173,267.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,675.04x = 59,442,604,759.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,442,604,759.56/248,675.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,037.28

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