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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,586.67, 341,828.37 and 170,191.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,586.67, 341,828.37 and 170,191.02 is: 234,972.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,586.67 : 341,828.37 = 170,191.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,586.67/341,828.37 = 170,191.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,586.67x = 341,828.37 × 170,191.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,586.67x = 58,176,118,955.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,176,118,955.24/247,586.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,972.74

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