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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,672.70, 373,009.05 and 169,940.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,672.70, 373,009.05 and 169,940.70 is: 254,911.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,672.70 : 373,009.05 = 169,940.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,672.70/373,009.05 = 169,940.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,672.70x = 373,009.05 × 169,940.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,672.70x = 63,389,419,063.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,389,419,063.34/248,672.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,911.05

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