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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,992.53, 341,903.70 and 179,023.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,992.53, 341,903.70 and 179,023.86 is: 246,817.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,992.53 : 341,903.70 = 179,023.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,992.53/341,903.70 = 179,023.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,992.53x = 341,903.70 × 179,023.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,992.53x = 61,208,920,122.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,208,920,122.28/247,992.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,817.60

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