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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,943.24, 343,828.56 and 181,262.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,943.24, 343,828.56 and 181,262.88 is: 250,351.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,943.24 : 343,828.56 = 181,262.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,943.24/343,828.56 = 181,262.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,943.24x = 343,828.56 × 181,262.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,943.24x = 62,323,355,011.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,323,355,011.85/248,943.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,351.67

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