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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,788.80, 371,683.20 and 173,139.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,788.80, 371,683.20 and 173,139.20 is: 259,708.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,788.80 : 371,683.20 = 173,139.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,788.80/371,683.20 = 173,139.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,788.80x = 371,683.20 × 173,139.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,788.80x = 64,352,931,901.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,352,931,901.44/247,788.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,708.80

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