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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,682.77, 341,906.85 and 167,219.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,682.77, 341,906.85 and 167,219.28 is: 230,833.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,682.77 : 341,906.85 = 167,219.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,682.77/341,906.85 = 167,219.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,682.77x = 341,906.85 × 167,219.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,682.77x = 57,173,417,284.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,173,417,284.07/247,682.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,833.25

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