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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,586.64, 341,950.96 and 166,875.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,586.64, 341,950.96 and 166,875.04 is: 230,477.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,586.64 : 341,950.96 = 166,875.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,586.64/341,950.96 = 166,875.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,586.64x = 341,950.96 × 166,875.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,586.64x = 57,063,080,128.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,063,080,128.04/247,586.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,477.22

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