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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,404.16, 341,248.32 and 171,898.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,404.16, 341,248.32 and 171,898.24 is: 237,101.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,404.16 : 341,248.32 = 171,898.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,404.16/341,248.32 = 171,898.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,404.16x = 341,248.32 × 171,898.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,404.16x = 58,659,985,610.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,659,985,610.96/247,404.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,101.86

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