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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,776.98, 373,359.23 and 173,406.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,776.98, 373,359.23 and 173,406.47 is: 260,244.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,776.98 : 373,359.23 = 173,406.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,776.98/373,359.23 = 173,406.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,776.98x = 373,359.23 × 173,406.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,776.98x = 64,742,906,116.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,742,906,116.22/248,776.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,244.76

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