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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,037.12, 341,683.68 and 179,853.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,037.12, 341,683.68 and 179,853.72 is: 247,757.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,037.12 : 341,683.68 = 179,853.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,037.12/341,683.68 = 179,853.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,037.12x = 341,683.68 × 179,853.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,037.12x = 61,453,080,911.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,453,080,911.29/248,037.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,757.60

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