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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,762.49, 343,341.24 and 173,267.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,762.49, 343,341.24 and 173,267.25 is: 239,142.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,762.49 : 343,341.24 = 173,267.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,762.49/343,341.24 = 173,267.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,762.49x = 343,341.24 × 173,267.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,762.49x = 59,489,792,466.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,489,792,466.39/248,762.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,142.94

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