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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,678.51, 341,900.98 and 167,215.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,678.51, 341,900.98 and 167,215.02 is: 230,827.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,678.51 : 341,900.98 = 167,215.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,678.51/341,900.98 = 167,215.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,678.51x = 341,900.98 × 167,215.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,678.51x = 57,170,979,227.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,170,979,227.40/247,678.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,827.37

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