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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,841.20, 373,261.80 and 170,109.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,841.20, 373,261.80 and 170,109.20 is: 255,163.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,841.20 : 373,261.80 = 170,109.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,841.20/373,261.80 = 170,109.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,841.20x = 373,261.80 × 170,109.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,841.20x = 63,495,266,188.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,495,266,188.56/248,841.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,163.80

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