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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,603.88, 372,761.82 and 169,813.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,603.88, 372,761.82 and 169,813.32 is: 254,621.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,603.88 : 372,761.82 = 169,813.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,603.88/372,761.82 = 169,813.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,603.88x = 372,761.82 × 169,813.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,603.88x = 63,299,922,223.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,299,922,223.44/248,603.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,621.62

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