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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,908.34, 341,996.66 and 179,775.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,908.34, 341,996.66 and 179,775.85 is: 248,005.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,908.34 : 341,996.66 = 179,775.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,908.34/341,996.66 = 179,775.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,908.34x = 341,996.66 × 179,775.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,908.34x = 61,482,738,494.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,482,738,494.79/247,908.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,005.93

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