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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,119.56, 372,038.40 and 169,329.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,119.56, 372,038.40 and 169,329.24 is: 253,897.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,119.56 : 372,038.40 = 169,329.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,119.56/372,038.40 = 169,329.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,119.56x = 372,038.40 × 169,329.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,119.56x = 62,996,979,522.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,996,979,522.82/248,119.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,897.68

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