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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,798.72, 343,071.20 and 168,086.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,798.72, 343,071.20 and 168,086.08 is: 231,775.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,798.72 : 343,071.20 = 168,086.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,798.72/343,071.20 = 168,086.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,798.72x = 343,071.20 × 168,086.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,798.72x = 57,665,493,168.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,665,493,168.90/248,798.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,775.68

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