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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,865.70, 373,298.55 and 173,827.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,865.70, 373,298.55 and 173,827.30 is: 260,740.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,865.70 : 373,298.55 = 173,827.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,865.70/373,298.55 = 173,827.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,865.70x = 373,298.55 × 173,827.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,865.70x = 64,889,479,040.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,889,479,040.42/248,865.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,740.95

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