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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,727.88, 341,969.04 and 167,264.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,727.88, 341,969.04 and 167,264.28 is: 230,895.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,727.88 : 341,969.04 = 167,264.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,727.88/341,969.04 = 167,264.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,727.88x = 341,969.04 × 167,264.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,727.88x = 57,199,205,257.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,199,205,257.89/247,727.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,895.31

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