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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,588.64, 341,953.72 and 166,877.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,588.64, 341,953.72 and 166,877.04 is: 230,479.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,588.64 : 341,953.72 = 166,877.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,588.64/341,953.72 = 166,877.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,588.64x = 341,953.72 × 166,877.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,588.64x = 57,064,224,610.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,064,224,610.59/247,588.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,479.98

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