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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,905.20, 373,357.80 and 170,173.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,905.20, 373,357.80 and 170,173.20 is: 255,259.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,905.20 : 373,357.80 = 170,173.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,905.20/373,357.80 = 170,173.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,905.20x = 373,357.80 × 170,173.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,905.20x = 63,535,491,570.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,535,491,570.96/248,905.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,259.80

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