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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,019.84, 342,340.23 and 161,991.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,019.84, 342,340.23 and 161,991.99 is: 223,596.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,019.84 : 342,340.23 = 161,991.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,019.84/342,340.23 = 161,991.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,019.84x = 342,340.23 × 161,991.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,019.84x = 55,456,375,114.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,456,375,114.76/248,019.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,596.53

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