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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,751.46, 341,571.67 and 178,783.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,751.46, 341,571.67 and 178,783.04 is: 246,485.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,751.46 : 341,571.67 = 178,783.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,751.46/341,571.67 = 178,783.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,751.46x = 341,571.67 × 178,783.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,751.46x = 61,067,221,947.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,067,221,947.45/247,751.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,485.82

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