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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,894.80, 373,342.20 and 160,248.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,894.80, 373,342.20 and 160,248.40 is: 240,372.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,894.80 : 373,342.20 = 160,248.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,894.80/373,342.20 = 160,248.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,894.80x = 373,342.20 × 160,248.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,894.80x = 59,827,490,202.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,827,490,202.48/248,894.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,372.60

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