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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,846.28, 343,450.44 and 172,476.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,846.28, 343,450.44 and 172,476.24 is: 238,046.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,846.28 : 343,450.44 = 172,476.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,846.28/343,450.44 = 172,476.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,846.28x = 343,450.44 × 172,476.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,846.28x = 59,237,040,517.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,237,040,517.55/248,846.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,046.72

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