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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,783.86, 343,050.41 and 168,071.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,783.86, 343,050.41 and 168,071.24 is: 231,755.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,783.86 : 343,050.41 = 168,071.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,783.86/343,050.41 = 168,071.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,783.86x = 343,050.41 × 168,071.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,783.86x = 57,656,907,791.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,656,907,791.21/248,783.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,755.02

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