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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,795.73, 343,066.80 and 168,083.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,795.73, 343,066.80 and 168,083.13 is: 231,771.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,795.73 : 343,066.80 = 168,083.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,795.73/343,066.80 = 168,083.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,795.73x = 343,066.80 × 168,083.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,795.73x = 57,663,741,543.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,663,741,543.08/248,795.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,771.43

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