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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,442.76, 341,260.38 and 166,764.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,442.76, 341,260.38 and 166,764.33 is: 229,992.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,442.76 : 341,260.38 = 166,764.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,442.76/341,260.38 = 166,764.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,442.76x = 341,260.38 × 166,764.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,442.76x = 56,910,058,626.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,910,058,626.25/247,442.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,992.82

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