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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,851.40, 373,277.10 and 164,870.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,851.40, 373,277.10 and 164,870.60 is: 247,305.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,851.40 : 373,277.10 = 164,870.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,851.40/373,277.10 = 164,870.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,851.40x = 373,277.10 × 164,870.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,851.40x = 61,542,419,443.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,542,419,443.26/248,851.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,305.90

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