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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,972.88, 341,624.04 and 172,390.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,972.88, 341,624.04 and 172,390.16 is: 237,496.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,972.88 : 341,624.04 = 172,390.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,972.88/341,624.04 = 172,390.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,972.88x = 341,624.04 × 172,390.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,972.88x = 58,892,622,915.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,892,622,915.45/247,972.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,496.23

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