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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,679.26, 341,902.01 and 167,215.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,679.26, 341,902.01 and 167,215.77 is: 230,828.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,679.26 : 341,902.01 = 167,215.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,679.26/341,902.01 = 167,215.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,679.26x = 341,902.01 × 167,215.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,679.26x = 57,171,407,866.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,171,407,866.70/247,679.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,828.40

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