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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,234.40, 372,351.60 and 164,253.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,234.40, 372,351.60 and 164,253.60 is: 246,380.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,234.40 : 372,351.60 = 164,253.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,234.40/372,351.60 = 164,253.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,234.40x = 372,351.60 × 164,253.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,234.40x = 61,160,090,765.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,160,090,765.76/248,234.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,380.40

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