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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,909.84, 341,998.73 and 179,777.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,909.84, 341,998.73 and 179,777.35 is: 248,008.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,909.84 : 341,998.73 = 179,777.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,909.84/341,998.73 = 179,777.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,909.84x = 341,998.73 × 179,777.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,909.84x = 61,483,623,628.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,483,623,628.88/247,909.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,008.00

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