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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,995.56, 341,626.46 and 179,812.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,995.56, 341,626.46 and 179,812.20 is: 247,700.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,995.56 : 341,626.46 = 179,812.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,995.56/341,626.46 = 179,812.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,995.56x = 341,626.46 × 179,812.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,995.56x = 61,428,605,350.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,428,605,350.81/247,995.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,700.42

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