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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,305.90, 370,575.18 and 171,552.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,305.90, 370,575.18 and 171,552.36 is: 257,062.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,305.90 : 370,575.18 = 171,552.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,305.90/370,575.18 = 171,552.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,305.90x = 370,575.18 × 171,552.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,305.90x = 63,573,046,686.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,573,046,686.42/247,305.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,062.39

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