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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,190.36, 372,285.60 and 173,456.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,190.36, 372,285.60 and 173,456.48 is: 260,184.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,190.36 : 372,285.60 = 173,456.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,190.36/372,285.60 = 173,456.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,190.36x = 372,285.60 × 173,456.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,190.36x = 64,575,349,730.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,575,349,730.69/248,190.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,184.76

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