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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,415.28, 341,515.35 and 176,002.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,415.28, 341,515.35 and 176,002.44 is: 242,941.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,415.28 : 341,515.35 = 176,002.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,415.28/341,515.35 = 176,002.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,415.28x = 341,515.35 × 176,002.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,415.28x = 60,107,534,897.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,107,534,897.45/247,415.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,941.89

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