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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,032.98, 342,454.56 and 166,483.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,032.98, 342,454.56 and 166,483.55 is: 229,860.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,032.98 : 342,454.56 = 166,483.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,032.98/342,454.56 = 166,483.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,032.98x = 342,454.56 × 166,483.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,032.98x = 57,013,048,317.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,013,048,317.80/248,032.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,860.76

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