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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,008.50, 371,381.70 and 163,512.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,008.50, 371,381.70 and 163,512.31 is: 244,852.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,008.50 : 371,381.70 = 163,512.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,008.50/371,381.70 = 163,512.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,008.50x = 371,381.70 × 163,512.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,008.50x = 60,725,479,658.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,725,479,658.73/248,008.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,852.41

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