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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,850.40, 373,275.60 and 164,869.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,850.40, 373,275.60 and 164,869.60 is: 247,304.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,850.40 : 373,275.60 = 164,869.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,850.40/373,275.60 = 164,869.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,850.40x = 373,275.60 × 164,869.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,850.40x = 61,541,798,861.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,541,798,861.76/248,850.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,304.40

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