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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,998.40, 372,914.40 and 169,683.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,998.40, 372,914.40 and 169,683.20 is: 254,127.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,998.40 : 372,914.40 = 169,683.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,998.40/372,914.40 = 169,683.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,998.40x = 372,914.40 × 169,683.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,998.40x = 63,277,308,718.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,277,308,718.08/248,998.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,127.37

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