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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,085.12, 342,392.22 and 179,397.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,085.12, 342,392.22 and 179,397.66 is: 247,593.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,085.12 : 342,392.22 = 179,397.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,085.12/342,392.22 = 179,397.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,085.12x = 342,392.22 × 179,397.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,085.12x = 61,424,363,070.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,424,363,070.21/248,085.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,593.90

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