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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,905.17, 372,832.79 and 168,992.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,905.17, 372,832.79 and 168,992.19 is: 253,131.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,905.17 : 372,832.79 = 168,992.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,905.17/372,832.79 = 168,992.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,905.17x = 372,832.79 × 168,992.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,905.17x = 63,005,828,840.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,005,828,840.95/248,905.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,131.86

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