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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,998.14, 331,017.86 and 167,404.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,998.14, 331,017.86 and 167,404.77 is: 230,893.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,998.14 : 331,017.86 = 167,404.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,998.14/331,017.86 = 167,404.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,998.14x = 331,017.86 × 167,404.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,998.14x = 55,413,967,882.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,413,967,882.17/239,998.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,893.32

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