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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,682.02, 341,905.81 and 167,218.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,682.02, 341,905.81 and 167,218.52 is: 230,832.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,682.02 : 341,905.81 = 167,218.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,682.02/341,905.81 = 167,218.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,682.02x = 341,905.81 × 167,218.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,682.02x = 57,172,983,527.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,172,983,527.60/247,682.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,832.19

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