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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,882.06, 372,798.21 and 168,969.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,882.06, 372,798.21 and 168,969.08 is: 253,097.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,882.06 : 372,798.21 = 168,969.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,882.06/372,798.21 = 168,969.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,882.06x = 372,798.21 × 168,969.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,882.06x = 62,991,370,569.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,991,370,569.35/248,882.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,097.27

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