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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,473.20, 372,709.80 and 169,741.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,473.20, 372,709.80 and 169,741.20 is: 254,611.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,473.20 : 372,709.80 = 169,741.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,473.20/372,709.80 = 169,741.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,473.20x = 372,709.80 × 169,741.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,473.20x = 63,264,208,703.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,264,208,703.76/248,473.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,611.80

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