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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,984.20, 371,976.30 and 173,334.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,984.20, 371,976.30 and 173,334.60 is: 260,001.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,984.20 : 371,976.30 = 173,334.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,984.20/371,976.30 = 173,334.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,984.20x = 371,976.30 × 173,334.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,984.20x = 64,476,363,169.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,476,363,169.98/247,984.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,001.90

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