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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,954.96, 343,516.20 and 236,344.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,954.96, 343,516.20 and 236,344.88 is: 326,116.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,954.96 : 343,516.20 = 236,344.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,954.96/343,516.20 = 236,344.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,954.96x = 343,516.20 × 236,344.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,954.96x = 81,188,295,067.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,188,295,067.06/248,954.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,116.40

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