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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,823.01, 342,003.20 and 175,355.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,823.01, 342,003.20 and 175,355.82 is: 241,996.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,823.01 : 342,003.20 = 175,355.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,823.01/342,003.20 = 175,355.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,823.01x = 342,003.20 × 175,355.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,823.01x = 59,972,250,701.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,972,250,701.84/247,823.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,996.30

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