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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,563.26, 342,908.19 and 167,961.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,563.26, 342,908.19 and 167,961.42 is: 231,713.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,563.26 : 342,908.19 = 167,961.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,563.26/342,908.19 = 167,961.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,563.26x = 342,908.19 × 167,961.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,563.26x = 57,595,346,522.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,595,346,522.03/248,563.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,713.03

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