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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,285.72, 341,197.14 and 166,862.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,285.72, 341,197.14 and 166,862.44 is: 230,231.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,285.72 : 341,197.14 = 166,862.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,285.72/341,197.14 = 166,862.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,285.72x = 341,197.14 × 166,862.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,285.72x = 56,932,987,301.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,932,987,301.42/247,285.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,231.60

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