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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,450.20, 372,675.30 and 169,718.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,450.20, 372,675.30 and 169,718.20 is: 254,577.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,450.20 : 372,675.30 = 169,718.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,450.20/372,675.30 = 169,718.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,450.20x = 372,675.30 × 169,718.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,450.20x = 63,249,781,100.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,249,781,100.46/248,450.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,577.30

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