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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,530.99, 341,871.39 and 167,289.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,530.99, 341,871.39 and 167,289.96 is: 231,048.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,530.99 : 341,871.39 = 167,289.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,530.99/341,871.39 = 167,289.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,530.99x = 341,871.39 × 167,289.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,530.99x = 57,191,651,158.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,191,651,158.24/247,530.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,048.45

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