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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,015.12, 370,530.24 and 171,039.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,015.12, 370,530.24 and 171,039.28 is: 256,564.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,015.12 : 370,530.24 = 171,039.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,015.12/370,530.24 = 171,039.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,015.12x = 370,530.24 × 171,039.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,015.12x = 63,375,225,467.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,375,225,467.83/247,015.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,564.15

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