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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,788.34, 343,056.59 and 168,075.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,788.34, 343,056.59 and 168,075.72 is: 231,761.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,788.34 : 343,056.59 = 168,075.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,788.34/343,056.59 = 168,075.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,788.34x = 343,056.59 × 168,075.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,788.34x = 57,659,482,524.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,659,482,524.62/248,788.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,761.20

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