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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,759.20, 343,016.67 and 168,046.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,759.20, 343,016.67 and 168,046.66 is: 231,721.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,759.20 : 343,016.67 = 168,046.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,759.20/343,016.67 = 168,046.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,759.20x = 343,016.67 × 168,046.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,759.20x = 57,642,805,717.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,642,805,717.82/248,759.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,721.30

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