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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,910.20, 373,365.30 and 170,178.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,910.20, 373,365.30 and 170,178.20 is: 255,267.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,910.20 : 373,365.30 = 170,178.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,910.20/373,365.30 = 170,178.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,910.20x = 373,365.30 × 170,178.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,910.20x = 63,538,634,696.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,538,634,696.46/248,910.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,267.30

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