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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,189.62, 372,284.46 and 173,455.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,189.62, 372,284.46 and 173,455.72 is: 260,183.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,189.62 : 372,284.46 = 173,455.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,189.62/372,284.46 = 173,455.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,189.62x = 372,284.46 × 173,455.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,189.62x = 64,574,869,054.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,574,869,054.11/248,189.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,183.60

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