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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,826.01, 342,007.35 and 175,358.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,826.01, 342,007.35 and 175,358.82 is: 242,000.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,826.01 : 342,007.35 = 175,358.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,826.01/342,007.35 = 175,358.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,826.01x = 342,007.35 × 175,358.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,826.01x = 59,974,005,327.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,974,005,327.33/247,826.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,000.45

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