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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,979.86, 371,610.80 and 170,963.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,979.86, 371,610.80 and 170,963.82 is: 256,198.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,979.86 : 371,610.80 = 170,963.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,979.86/371,610.80 = 170,963.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,979.86x = 371,610.80 × 170,963.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,979.86x = 63,532,001,921.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,532,001,921.26/247,979.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,198.23

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