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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,981.86, 371,613.80 and 170,965.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,981.86, 371,613.80 and 170,965.82 is: 256,201.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,981.86 : 371,613.80 = 170,965.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,981.86/371,613.80 = 170,965.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,981.86x = 371,613.80 × 170,965.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,981.86x = 63,533,258,040.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,533,258,040.32/247,981.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,201.23

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