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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,552.77, 370,689.64 and 170,852.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,552.77, 370,689.64 and 170,852.44 is: 255,837.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,552.77 : 370,689.64 = 170,852.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,552.77/370,689.64 = 170,852.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,552.77x = 370,689.64 × 170,852.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,552.77x = 63,333,229,278.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,333,229,278.05/247,552.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,837.29

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