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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,873.76, 343,336.50 and 168,272.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,873.76, 343,336.50 and 168,272.10 is: 232,141.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,873.76 : 343,336.50 = 168,272.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,873.76/343,336.50 = 168,272.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,873.76x = 343,336.50 × 168,272.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,873.76x = 57,773,953,861.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,773,953,861.65/248,873.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,141.60

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