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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,665.88, 372,438.02 and 174,118.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,665.88, 372,438.02 and 174,118.84 is: 260,785.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,665.88 : 372,438.02 = 174,118.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,665.88/372,438.02 = 174,118.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,665.88x = 372,438.02 × 174,118.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,665.88x = 64,848,475,518.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,848,475,518.50/248,665.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,785.58

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