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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,048.46, 371,777.40 and 172,760.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,048.46, 371,777.40 and 172,760.94 is: 258,935.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,048.46 : 371,777.40 = 172,760.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,048.46/371,777.40 = 172,760.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,048.46x = 371,777.40 × 172,760.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,048.46x = 64,228,613,094.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,228,613,094.76/248,048.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,935.75

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