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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,176.18, 372,123.03 and 169,385.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,176.18, 372,123.03 and 169,385.86 is: 253,982.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,176.18 : 372,123.03 = 169,385.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,176.18/372,123.03 = 169,385.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,176.18x = 372,123.03 × 169,385.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,176.18x = 63,032,379,462.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,032,379,462.36/248,176.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,982.39

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