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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,960.96, 343,524.48 and 236,350.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,960.96, 343,524.48 and 236,350.88 is: 326,124.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,960.96 : 343,524.48 = 236,350.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,960.96/343,524.48 = 236,350.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,960.96x = 343,524.48 × 236,350.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,960.96x = 81,192,313,149.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,192,313,149.54/248,960.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,124.68

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