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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,714.38, 341,950.23 and 167,250.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,714.38, 341,950.23 and 167,250.78 is: 230,876.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,714.38 : 341,950.23 = 167,250.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,714.38/341,950.23 = 167,250.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,714.38x = 341,950.23 × 167,250.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,714.38x = 57,191,442,688.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,191,442,688.68/247,714.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,876.56

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