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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,903.15, 341,989.66 and 179,770.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,903.15, 341,989.66 and 179,770.67 is: 247,998.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,903.15 : 341,989.66 = 179,770.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,903.15/341,989.66 = 179,770.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,903.15x = 341,989.66 × 179,770.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,903.15x = 61,479,710,311.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,479,710,311.27/247,903.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,998.91

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