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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,852.08, 342,316.80 and 167,140.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,852.08, 342,316.80 and 167,140.08 is: 230,842.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,852.08 : 342,316.80 = 167,140.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,852.08/342,316.80 = 167,140.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,852.08x = 342,316.80 × 167,140.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,852.08x = 57,214,857,337.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,214,857,337.34/247,852.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,842.76

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