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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,554.28, 342,887.64 and 168,009.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,554.28, 342,887.64 and 168,009.92 is: 231,774.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,554.28 : 342,887.64 = 168,009.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,554.28/342,887.64 = 168,009.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,554.28x = 342,887.64 × 168,009.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,554.28x = 57,608,524,965.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,608,524,965.39/248,554.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,774.42

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