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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,695.48, 372,773.31 and 163,270.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,695.48, 372,773.31 and 163,270.49 is: 244,728.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,695.48 : 372,773.31 = 163,270.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,695.48/372,773.31 = 163,270.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,695.48x = 372,773.31 × 163,270.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,695.48x = 60,862,881,872.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,862,881,872.72/248,695.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,728.54

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