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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,002.20, 372,003.30 and 164,896.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,002.20, 372,003.30 and 164,896.20 is: 247,344.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,002.20 : 372,003.30 = 164,896.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,002.20/372,003.30 = 164,896.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,002.20x = 372,003.30 × 164,896.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,002.20x = 61,341,930,557.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,341,930,557.46/248,002.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,344.30

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