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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,310.59, 342,430.40 and 166,822.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,310.59, 342,430.40 and 166,822.97 is: 230,055.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,310.59 : 342,430.40 = 166,822.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,310.59/342,430.40 = 166,822.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,310.59x = 342,430.40 × 166,822.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,310.59x = 57,125,255,051.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,125,255,051.19/248,310.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,055.66

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