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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,446.20, 372,669.30 and 169,714.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,446.20, 372,669.30 and 169,714.20 is: 254,571.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,446.20 : 372,669.30 = 169,714.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,446.20/372,669.30 = 169,714.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,446.20x = 372,669.30 × 169,714.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,446.20x = 63,247,272,114.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,247,272,114.06/248,446.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,571.30

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