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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,554.26, 342,895.77 and 167,952.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,554.26, 342,895.77 and 167,952.42 is: 231,700.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,554.26 : 342,895.77 = 167,952.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,554.26/342,895.77 = 167,952.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,554.26x = 342,895.77 × 167,952.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,554.26x = 57,590,174,379.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,590,174,379.26/248,554.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,700.61

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