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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,681.02, 341,904.43 and 167,217.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,681.02, 341,904.43 and 167,217.52 is: 230,830.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,681.02 : 341,904.43 = 167,217.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,681.02/341,904.43 = 167,217.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,681.02x = 341,904.43 × 167,217.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,681.02x = 57,172,410,861.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,172,410,861.61/247,681.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,830.81

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