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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,831.40, 373,247.10 and 168,997.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,831.40, 373,247.10 and 168,997.80 is: 253,496.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,831.40 : 373,247.10 = 168,997.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,831.40/373,247.10 = 168,997.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,831.40x = 373,247.10 × 168,997.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,831.40x = 63,077,938,756.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,077,938,756.38/248,831.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,496.70

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