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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,752.46, 341,573.06 and 178,784.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,752.46, 341,573.06 and 178,784.04 is: 246,487.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,752.46 : 341,573.06 = 178,784.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,752.46/341,573.06 = 178,784.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,752.46x = 341,573.06 × 178,784.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,752.46x = 61,067,811,621.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,067,811,621.96/247,752.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,487.21

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