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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,479.79, 340,994.57 and 166,767.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,479.79, 340,994.57 and 166,767.14 is: 229,783.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,479.79 : 340,994.57 = 166,767.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,479.79/340,994.57 = 166,767.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,479.79x = 340,994.57 × 166,767.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,479.79x = 56,866,689,194.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,866,689,194.43/247,479.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,783.16

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