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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,027.34, 342,350.58 and 161,999.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,027.34, 342,350.58 and 161,999.49 is: 223,606.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,027.34 : 342,350.58 = 161,999.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,027.34/342,350.58 = 161,999.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,027.34x = 342,350.58 × 161,999.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,027.34x = 55,460,619,361.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,460,619,361.20/248,027.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,606.88

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