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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,676.04, 343,070.22 and 173,268.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,676.04, 343,070.22 and 173,268.28 is: 239,038.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,676.04 : 343,070.22 = 173,268.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,676.04/343,070.22 = 173,268.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,676.04x = 343,070.22 × 173,268.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,676.04x = 59,443,186,938.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,443,186,938.62/248,676.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,038.66

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