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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,849.40, 373,274.10 and 164,868.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,849.40, 373,274.10 and 164,868.60 is: 247,302.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,849.40 : 373,274.10 = 164,868.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,849.40/373,274.10 = 164,868.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,849.40x = 373,274.10 × 164,868.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,849.40x = 61,541,178,283.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,541,178,283.26/248,849.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,302.90

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