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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,554.78, 342,888.33 and 168,010.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,554.78, 342,888.33 and 168,010.42 is: 231,775.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,554.78 : 342,888.33 = 168,010.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,554.78/342,888.33 = 168,010.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,554.78x = 342,888.33 × 168,010.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,554.78x = 57,608,812,336.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,608,812,336.40/248,554.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,775.11

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