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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,594.29, 341,331.03 and 175,948.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,594.29, 341,331.03 and 175,948.17 is: 242,560.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,594.29 : 341,331.03 = 175,948.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,594.29/341,331.03 = 175,948.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,594.29x = 341,331.03 × 175,948.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,594.29x = 60,056,570,092.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,056,570,092.72/247,594.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,560.40

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