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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,830.20, 373,245.30 and 170,098.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,830.20, 373,245.30 and 170,098.20 is: 255,147.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,830.20 : 373,245.30 = 170,098.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,830.20/373,245.30 = 170,098.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,830.20x = 373,245.30 × 170,098.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,830.20x = 63,488,353,688.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,488,353,688.46/248,830.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,147.30

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