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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,868.20, 373,302.30 and 164,887.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,868.20, 373,302.30 and 164,887.40 is: 247,331.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,868.20 : 373,302.30 = 164,887.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,868.20/373,302.30 = 164,887.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,868.20x = 373,302.30 × 164,887.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,868.20x = 61,552,845,661.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,552,845,661.02/248,868.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,331.10

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