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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,854.90, 372,407.55 and 173,622.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,854.90, 372,407.55 and 173,622.10 is: 259,822.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,854.90 : 372,407.55 = 173,622.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,854.90/372,407.55 = 173,622.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,854.90x = 372,407.55 × 173,622.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,854.90x = 64,658,180,886.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,658,180,886.86/248,854.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,822.82

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