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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,867.70, 373,301.55 and 173,829.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,867.70, 373,301.55 and 173,829.30 is: 260,743.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,867.70 : 373,301.55 = 173,829.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,867.70/373,301.55 = 173,829.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,867.70x = 373,301.55 × 173,829.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,867.70x = 64,890,747,125.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,890,747,125.42/248,867.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,743.95

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