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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,910.84, 342,000.10 and 179,778.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,910.84, 342,000.10 and 179,778.35 is: 248,009.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,910.84 : 342,000.10 = 179,778.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,910.84/342,000.10 = 179,778.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,910.84x = 342,000.10 × 179,778.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,910.84x = 61,484,213,677.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,484,213,677.84/247,910.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,009.38

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