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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,906.95, 371,907.11 and 176,652.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,906.95, 371,907.11 and 176,652.83 is: 265,012.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,906.95 : 371,907.11 = 176,652.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,906.95/371,907.11 = 176,652.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,906.95x = 371,907.11 × 176,652.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,906.95x = 65,698,440,735.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,698,440,735.82/247,906.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,012.50

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