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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,782.86, 343,049.03 and 168,070.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,782.86, 343,049.03 and 168,070.24 is: 231,753.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,782.86 : 343,049.03 = 168,070.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,782.86/343,049.03 = 168,070.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,782.86x = 343,049.03 × 168,070.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,782.86x = 57,656,332,803.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,656,332,803.87/248,782.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,753.64

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