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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,588.67, 341,831.13 and 170,193.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,588.67, 341,831.13 and 170,193.02 is: 234,975.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,588.67 : 341,831.13 = 170,193.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,588.67/341,831.13 = 170,193.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,588.67x = 341,831.13 × 170,193.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,588.67x = 58,177,272,344.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,177,272,344.71/247,588.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,975.50

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