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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,973.72, 372,935.40 and 169,060.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,973.72, 372,935.40 and 169,060.72 is: 253,234.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,973.72 : 372,935.40 = 169,060.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,973.72/372,935.40 = 169,060.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,973.72x = 372,935.40 × 169,060.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,973.72x = 63,048,727,237.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,048,727,237.49/248,973.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,234.47

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