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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,472.20, 372,708.30 and 169,740.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,472.20, 372,708.30 and 169,740.20 is: 254,610.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,472.20 : 372,708.30 = 169,740.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,472.20/372,708.30 = 169,740.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,472.20x = 372,708.30 × 169,740.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,472.20x = 63,263,581,383.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,263,581,383.66/248,472.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,610.30

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