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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,094.70, 340,960.20 and 175,448.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,094.70, 340,960.20 and 175,448.58 is: 242,097.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,094.70 : 340,960.20 = 175,448.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,094.70/340,960.20 = 175,448.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,094.70x = 340,960.20 × 175,448.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,094.70x = 59,820,982,926.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,820,982,926.52/247,094.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,097.39

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