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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,779.59, 343,418.04 and 168,316.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,779.59, 343,418.04 and 168,316.26 is: 232,345.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,779.59 : 343,418.04 = 168,316.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,779.59/343,418.04 = 168,316.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,779.59x = 343,418.04 × 168,316.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,779.59x = 57,802,840,109.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,802,840,109.33/248,779.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,345.59

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