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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,753.70, 343,009.08 and 168,041.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,753.70, 343,009.08 and 168,041.16 is: 231,713.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,753.70 : 343,009.08 = 168,041.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,753.70/343,009.08 = 168,041.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,753.70x = 343,009.08 × 168,041.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,753.70x = 57,639,643,693.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,639,643,693.73/248,753.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,713.71

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