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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,035.62, 341,681.61 and 179,852.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,035.62, 341,681.61 and 179,852.22 is: 247,755.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,035.62 : 341,681.61 = 179,852.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,035.62/341,681.61 = 179,852.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,035.62x = 341,681.61 × 179,852.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,035.62x = 61,452,196,091.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,452,196,091.67/248,035.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,755.53

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