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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,577.76, 342,928.02 and 167,975.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,577.76, 342,928.02 and 167,975.92 is: 231,732.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,577.76 : 342,928.02 = 167,975.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,577.76/342,928.02 = 167,975.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,577.76x = 342,928.02 × 167,975.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,577.76x = 57,603,649,653.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,603,649,653.28/248,577.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,732.92

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