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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,965.60, 372,573.60 and 170,233.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,965.60, 372,573.60 and 170,233.60 is: 254,752.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,965.60 : 372,573.60 = 170,233.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,965.60/372,573.60 = 170,233.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,965.60x = 372,573.60 × 170,233.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,965.60x = 63,424,545,192.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,424,545,192.96/248,965.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,752.24

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