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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,831.20, 373,246.80 and 170,099.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,831.20, 373,246.80 and 170,099.20 is: 255,148.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,831.20 : 373,246.80 = 170,099.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,831.20/373,246.80 = 170,099.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,831.20x = 373,246.80 × 170,099.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,831.20x = 63,488,982,082.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,488,982,082.56/248,831.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,148.80

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