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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,248, 364,572.48 and 172,745.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,248, 364,572.48 and 172,745.60 is: 258,905.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,248 : 364,572.48 = 172,745.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,248/364,572.48 = 172,745.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,248x = 364,572.48 × 172,745.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,248x = 62,978,291,801.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,978,291,801.09/243,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,905.69

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