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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,698.70, 373,048.05 and 169,966.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,698.70, 373,048.05 and 169,966.70 is: 254,950.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,698.70 : 373,048.05 = 169,966.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,698.70/373,048.05 = 169,966.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,698.70x = 373,048.05 × 169,966.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,698.70x = 63,405,745,999.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,405,745,999.94/248,698.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,950.05

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