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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,788.73, 343,057.14 and 168,076.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,788.73, 343,057.14 and 168,076.13 is: 231,761.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,788.73 : 343,057.14 = 168,076.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,788.73/343,057.14 = 168,076.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,788.73x = 343,057.14 × 168,076.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,788.73x = 57,659,714,744.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,659,714,744.78/248,788.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,761.76

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