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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,881.20, 373,321.80 and 170,149.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,881.20, 373,321.80 and 170,149.20 is: 255,223.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,881.20 : 373,321.80 = 170,149.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,881.20/373,321.80 = 170,149.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,881.20x = 373,321.80 × 170,149.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,881.20x = 63,520,405,612.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,520,405,612.56/248,881.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,223.80

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