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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,297.80, 370,946.70 and 172,502.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,297.80, 370,946.70 and 172,502.40 is: 258,753.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,297.80 : 370,946.70 = 172,502.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,297.80/370,946.70 = 172,502.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,297.80x = 370,946.70 × 172,502.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,297.80x = 63,989,196,022.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,989,196,022.08/247,297.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,753.60

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