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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,960.59, 342,735.10 and 237,521.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,960.59, 342,735.10 and 237,521.77 is: 326,987.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,960.59 : 342,735.10 = 237,521.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,960.59/342,735.10 = 237,521.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,960.59x = 342,735.10 × 237,521.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,960.59x = 81,407,046,142.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,407,046,142.48/248,960.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,987.68

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