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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,738.58, 341,783.09 and 175,248.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,738.58, 341,783.09 and 175,248.04 is: 241,774.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,738.58 : 341,783.09 = 175,248.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,738.58/341,783.09 = 175,248.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,738.58x = 341,783.09 × 175,248.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,738.58x = 59,896,815,554.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,896,815,554.13/247,738.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,774.27

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