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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,444.70, 372,667.05 and 169,712.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,444.70, 372,667.05 and 169,712.70 is: 254,569.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,444.70 : 372,667.05 = 169,712.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,444.70/372,667.05 = 169,712.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,444.70x = 372,667.05 × 169,712.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,444.70x = 63,246,331,256.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,246,331,256.54/248,444.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,569.05

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