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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,940.80, 371,911.20 and 173,291.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,940.80, 371,911.20 and 173,291.20 is: 259,936.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,940.80 : 371,911.20 = 173,291.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,940.80/371,911.20 = 173,291.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,940.80x = 371,911.20 × 173,291.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,940.80x = 64,448,938,141.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,448,938,141.44/247,940.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,936.80

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