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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,606.79, 373,095.92 and 168,454.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,606.79, 373,095.92 and 168,454.71 is: 252,807.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,606.79 : 373,095.92 = 168,454.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,606.79/373,095.92 = 168,454.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,606.79x = 373,095.92 × 168,454.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,606.79x = 62,849,764,163.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,849,764,163.51/248,606.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,807.91

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