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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,993.56, 341,623.71 and 179,810.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,993.56, 341,623.71 and 179,810.19 is: 247,697.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,993.56 : 341,623.71 = 179,810.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,993.56/341,623.71 = 179,810.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,993.56x = 341,623.71 × 179,810.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,993.56x = 61,427,424,203.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,427,424,203.60/247,993.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,697.66

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