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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,553.28, 342,886.26 and 168,008.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,553.28, 342,886.26 and 168,008.92 is: 231,773.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,553.28 : 342,886.26 = 168,008.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,553.28/342,886.26 = 168,008.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,553.28x = 342,886.26 × 168,008.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,553.28x = 57,607,950,225.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,607,950,225.44/248,553.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,773.04

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