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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,710.88, 341,945.40 and 167,247.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,710.88, 341,945.40 and 167,247.28 is: 230,871.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,710.88 : 341,945.40 = 167,247.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,710.88/341,945.40 = 167,247.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,710.88x = 341,945.40 × 167,247.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,710.88x = 57,189,438,058.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,189,438,058.51/247,710.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,871.72

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