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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,244.06, 341,139.57 and 166,820.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,244.06, 341,139.57 and 166,820.78 is: 230,174.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,244.06 : 341,139.57 = 166,820.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,244.06/341,139.57 = 166,820.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,244.06x = 341,139.57 × 166,820.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,244.06x = 56,909,169,156.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,909,169,156.26/247,244.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,174.06

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