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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,909.34, 341,998.03 and 179,776.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,909.34, 341,998.03 and 179,776.85 is: 248,007.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,909.34 : 341,998.03 = 179,776.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,909.34/341,998.03 = 179,776.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,909.34x = 341,998.03 × 179,776.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,909.34x = 61,483,328,539.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,483,328,539.61/247,909.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,007.31

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