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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,829.60, 343,432.80 and 163,941.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,829.60, 343,432.80 and 163,941.60 is: 226,271.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,829.60 : 343,432.80 = 163,941.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,829.60/343,432.80 = 163,941.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,829.60x = 343,432.80 × 163,941.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,829.60x = 56,302,922,724.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,302,922,724.48/248,829.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,271.00

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