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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,964.60, 372,572.10 and 170,232.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,964.60, 372,572.10 and 170,232.60 is: 254,750.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,964.60 : 372,572.10 = 170,232.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,964.60/372,572.10 = 170,232.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,964.60x = 372,572.10 × 170,232.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,964.60x = 63,423,917,270.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,423,917,270.46/248,964.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,750.74

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