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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,959.96, 343,523.10 and 236,349.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,959.96, 343,523.10 and 236,349.88 is: 326,123.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,959.96 : 343,523.10 = 236,349.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,959.96/343,523.10 = 236,349.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,959.96x = 343,523.10 × 236,349.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,959.96x = 81,191,643,462.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,191,643,462.23/248,959.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,123.30

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