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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,696.83, 371,534.31 and 172,595.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,696.83, 371,534.31 and 172,595.25 is: 258,885.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,696.83 : 371,534.31 = 172,595.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,696.83/371,534.31 = 172,595.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,696.83x = 371,534.31 × 172,595.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,696.83x = 64,125,057,118.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,125,057,118.03/247,696.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,885.26

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