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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,862.51, 343,321.07 and 168,260.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,862.51, 343,321.07 and 168,260.49 is: 232,125.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,862.51 : 343,321.07 = 168,260.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,862.51/343,321.07 = 168,260.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,862.51x = 343,321.07 × 168,260.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,862.51x = 57,767,370,624.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,767,370,624.22/248,862.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,125.64

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