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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,971.70, 372,932.40 and 169,058.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,971.70, 372,932.40 and 169,058.72 is: 253,231.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,971.70 : 372,932.40 = 169,058.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,971.70/372,932.40 = 169,058.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,971.70x = 372,932.40 × 169,058.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,971.70x = 63,047,474,190.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,047,474,190.53/248,971.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,231.49

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