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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,861.70, 373,292.55 and 173,823.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,861.70, 373,292.55 and 173,823.30 is: 260,734.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,861.70 : 373,292.55 = 173,823.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,861.70/373,292.55 = 173,823.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,861.70x = 373,292.55 × 173,823.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,861.70x = 64,886,942,906.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,886,942,906.42/248,861.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,734.95

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