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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,291.04, 372,273.36 and 163,793.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,291.04, 372,273.36 and 163,793.52 is: 245,582.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,291.04 : 372,273.36 = 163,793.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,291.04/372,273.36 = 163,793.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,291.04x = 372,273.36 × 163,793.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,291.04x = 60,975,964,036.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,975,964,036.63/248,291.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,582.62

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