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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,966.60, 372,575.10 and 170,234.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,966.60, 372,575.10 and 170,234.60 is: 254,753.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,966.60 : 372,575.10 = 170,234.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,966.60/372,575.10 = 170,234.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,966.60x = 372,575.10 × 170,234.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,966.60x = 63,425,173,118.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,425,173,118.46/248,966.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,753.74

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