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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,013.06, 341,650.62 and 179,829.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,013.06, 341,650.62 and 179,829.69 is: 247,724.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,013.06 : 341,650.62 = 179,829.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,013.06/341,650.62 = 179,829.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,013.06x = 341,650.62 × 179,829.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,013.06x = 61,438,925,082.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,438,925,082.91/248,013.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,724.56

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