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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,908.16, 372,837.27 and 168,995.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,908.16, 372,837.27 and 168,995.18 is: 253,136.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,908.16 : 372,837.27 = 168,995.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,908.16/372,837.27 = 168,995.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,908.16x = 372,837.27 × 168,995.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,908.16x = 63,007,699,690.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,007,699,690.17/248,908.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,136.34

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