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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,695.20, 373,042.80 and 173,899.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,695.20, 373,042.80 and 173,899.80 is: 260,849.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,695.20 : 373,042.80 = 173,899.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,695.20/373,042.80 = 173,899.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,695.20x = 373,042.80 × 173,899.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,695.20x = 64,872,068,311.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,872,068,311.44/248,695.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,849.70

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