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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,182.18, 372,132.03 and 169,391.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,182.18, 372,132.03 and 169,391.86 is: 253,991.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,182.18 : 372,132.03 = 169,391.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,182.18/372,132.03 = 169,391.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,182.18x = 372,132.03 × 169,391.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,182.18x = 63,036,136,727.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,036,136,727.28/248,182.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,991.39

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