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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,861.18, 343,297.50 and 168,315.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,861.18, 343,297.50 and 168,315.80 is: 232,187.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,861.18 : 343,297.50 = 168,315.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,861.18/343,297.50 = 168,315.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,861.18x = 343,297.50 × 168,315.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,861.18x = 57,782,393,350.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,782,393,350.50/248,861.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,187.25

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