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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,017.38, 341,946.99 and 160,648.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,017.38, 341,946.99 and 160,648.26 is: 221,489.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,017.38 : 341,946.99 = 160,648.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,017.38/341,946.99 = 160,648.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,017.38x = 341,946.99 × 160,648.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,017.38x = 54,933,188,955.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,933,188,955.74/248,017.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,489.27

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