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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,824.01, 342,004.58 and 175,356.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,824.01, 342,004.58 and 175,356.82 is: 241,997.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,824.01 : 342,004.58 = 175,356.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,824.01/342,004.58 = 175,356.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,824.01x = 342,004.58 × 175,356.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,824.01x = 59,972,835,574.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,972,835,574.24/247,824.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,997.68

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