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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,214.97, 341,099.51 and 166,791.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,214.97, 341,099.51 and 166,791.69 is: 230,133.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,214.97 : 341,099.51 = 166,791.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,214.97/341,099.51 = 166,791.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,214.97x = 341,099.51 × 166,791.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,214.97x = 56,892,562,897.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,892,562,897.11/247,214.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,133.97

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