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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,012.75, 336,756.82 and 179,775.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,012.75, 336,756.82 and 179,775.70 is: 248,104.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,012.75 : 336,756.82 = 179,775.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,012.75/336,756.82 = 179,775.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,012.75x = 336,756.82 × 179,775.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,012.75x = 60,540,691,753.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,540,691,753.94/244,012.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,104.63

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