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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,695.36, 343,356.37 and 176,251.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,695.36, 343,356.37 and 176,251.88 is: 243,338.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,695.36 : 343,356.37 = 176,251.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,695.36/343,356.37 = 176,251.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,695.36x = 343,356.37 × 176,251.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,695.36x = 60,517,206,140.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,517,206,140.24/248,695.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,338.70

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