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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,752.58, 341,573.04 and 178,784.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,752.58, 341,573.04 and 178,784.04 is: 246,487.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,752.58 : 341,573.04 = 178,784.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,752.58/341,573.04 = 178,784.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,752.58x = 341,573.04 × 178,784.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,752.58x = 61,067,808,046.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,067,808,046.28/247,752.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,487.07

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