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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,187.62, 372,281.46 and 173,453.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,187.62, 372,281.46 and 173,453.72 is: 260,180.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,187.62 : 372,281.46 = 173,453.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,187.62/372,281.46 = 173,453.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,187.62x = 372,281.46 × 173,453.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,187.62x = 64,573,604,124.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,573,604,124.03/248,187.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,180.60

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