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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,545.26, 342,883.33 and 167,943.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,545.26, 342,883.33 and 167,943.38 is: 231,688.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,545.26 : 342,883.33 = 167,943.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,545.26/342,883.33 = 167,943.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,545.26x = 342,883.33 × 167,943.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,545.26x = 57,584,983,251.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,584,983,251.58/248,545.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,688.12

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