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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,413.78, 341,513.28 and 176,000.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,413.78, 341,513.28 and 176,000.94 is: 242,939.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,413.78 : 341,513.28 = 176,000.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,413.78/341,513.28 = 176,000.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,413.78x = 341,513.28 × 176,000.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,413.78x = 60,106,658,302.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,106,658,302.48/247,413.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,939.82

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