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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,701.20, 373,051.80 and 173,905.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,701.20, 373,051.80 and 173,905.80 is: 260,858.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,701.20 : 373,051.80 = 173,905.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,701.20/373,051.80 = 173,905.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,701.20x = 373,051.80 × 173,905.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,701.20x = 64,875,871,720.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,875,871,720.44/248,701.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,858.70

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