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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,675.80, 341,963.19 and 183,159.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,675.80, 341,963.19 and 183,159.30 is: 252,885.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,675.80 : 341,963.19 = 183,159.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,675.80/341,963.19 = 183,159.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,675.80x = 341,963.19 × 183,159.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,675.80x = 62,633,738,506.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,633,738,506.17/247,675.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,885.98

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