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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,843.20, 373,264.80 and 170,111.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,843.20, 373,264.80 and 170,111.20 is: 255,166.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,843.20 : 373,264.80 = 170,111.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,843.20/373,264.80 = 170,111.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,843.20x = 373,264.80 × 170,111.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,843.20x = 63,496,523,045.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,496,523,045.76/248,843.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,166.80

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