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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,411.78, 341,510.52 and 175,998.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,411.78, 341,510.52 and 175,998.94 is: 242,937.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,411.78 : 341,510.52 = 175,998.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,411.78/341,510.52 = 175,998.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,411.78x = 341,510.52 × 175,998.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,411.78x = 60,105,489,518.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,105,489,518.85/247,411.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,937.06

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