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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,996.56, 341,627.84 and 179,813.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,996.56, 341,627.84 and 179,813.20 is: 247,701.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,996.56 : 341,627.84 = 179,813.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,996.56/341,627.84 = 179,813.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,996.56x = 341,627.84 × 179,813.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,996.56x = 61,429,195,119.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,429,195,119.49/247,996.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,701.80

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