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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,760.99, 343,339.16 and 173,265.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,760.99, 343,339.16 and 173,265.75 is: 239,140.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,760.99 : 343,339.16 = 173,265.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,760.99/343,339.16 = 173,265.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,760.99x = 343,339.16 × 173,265.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,760.99x = 59,488,916,195.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,488,916,195.44/248,760.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,140.86

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