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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,125.60, 341,002.80 and 175,479.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,125.60, 341,002.80 and 175,479.48 is: 242,140.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,125.60 : 341,002.80 = 175,479.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,125.60/341,002.80 = 175,479.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,125.60x = 341,002.80 × 175,479.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,125.60x = 59,838,994,022.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,838,994,022.54/247,125.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,140.01

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