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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,775.03, 343,038.26 and 168,062.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,775.03, 343,038.26 and 168,062.43 is: 231,742.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,775.03 : 343,038.26 = 168,062.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,775.03/343,038.26 = 168,062.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,775.03x = 343,038.26 × 168,062.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,775.03x = 57,651,842,718.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,651,842,718.26/248,775.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,742.88

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