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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,286.72, 341,198.52 and 166,863.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,286.72, 341,198.52 and 166,863.44 is: 230,232.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,286.72 : 341,198.52 = 166,863.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,286.72/341,198.52 = 166,863.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,286.72x = 341,198.52 × 166,863.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,286.72x = 56,933,558,770.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,933,558,770.11/247,286.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,232.98

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