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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,032.94, 342,454.43 and 166,483.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,032.94, 342,454.43 and 166,483.35 is: 229,860.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,032.94 : 342,454.43 = 166,483.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,032.94/342,454.43 = 166,483.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,032.94x = 342,454.43 × 166,483.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,032.94x = 57,012,961,144.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,012,961,144.95/248,032.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,860.45

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