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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,038.12, 341,685.06 and 179,854.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,038.12, 341,685.06 and 179,854.72 is: 247,758.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,038.12 : 341,685.06 = 179,854.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,038.12/341,685.06 = 179,854.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,038.12x = 341,685.06 × 179,854.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,038.12x = 61,453,670,794.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,453,670,794.48/248,038.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,758.98

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