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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,176.23, 610,141.65 and 248,556.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,176.23, 610,141.65 and 248,556.56 is: 342,973.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,176.23 : 610,141.65 = 248,556.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,176.23/610,141.65 = 248,556.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,176.23x = 610,141.65 × 248,556.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,176.23x = 151,654,706,586.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,654,706,586.02/442,176.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,973.45

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