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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,686.28, 341,911.68 and 167,222.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,686.28, 341,911.68 and 167,222.76 is: 230,838.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,686.28 : 341,911.68 = 167,222.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,686.28/341,911.68 = 167,222.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,686.28x = 341,911.68 × 167,222.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,686.28x = 57,175,414,805.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,175,414,805.84/247,686.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,838.04

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