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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,934.24, 343,816.14 and 181,253.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,934.24, 343,816.14 and 181,253.88 is: 250,339.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,934.24 : 343,816.14 = 181,253.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,934.24/343,816.14 = 181,253.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,934.24x = 343,816.14 × 181,253.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,934.24x = 62,318,009,381.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,318,009,381.62/248,934.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,339.24

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