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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,901.15, 341,986.91 and 179,768.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,901.15, 341,986.91 and 179,768.67 is: 247,996.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,901.15 : 341,986.91 = 179,768.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,901.15/341,986.91 = 179,768.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,901.15x = 341,986.91 × 179,768.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,901.15x = 61,478,531,069.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,478,531,069.27/247,901.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,996.16

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