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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,406.12, 341,209.86 and 172,134.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,406.12, 341,209.86 and 172,134.44 is: 237,399.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,406.12 : 341,209.86 = 172,134.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,406.12/341,209.86 = 172,134.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,406.12x = 341,209.86 × 172,134.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,406.12x = 58,733,968,173.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,733,968,173.58/247,406.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,399.01

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