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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,846.40, 373,269.60 and 164,865.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,846.40, 373,269.60 and 164,865.60 is: 247,298.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,846.40 : 373,269.60 = 164,865.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,846.40/373,269.60 = 164,865.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,846.40x = 373,269.60 × 164,865.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,846.40x = 61,539,316,565.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,539,316,565.76/248,846.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,298.40

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