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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,594.40, 372,016.80 and 173,361.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,594.40, 372,016.80 and 173,361.60 is: 259,432.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,594.40 : 372,016.80 = 173,361.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,594.40/372,016.80 = 173,361.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,594.40x = 372,016.80 × 173,361.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,594.40x = 64,493,427,674.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,493,427,674.88/248,594.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,432.34

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