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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,486.73, 521,567.15 and 167,698.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,486.73, 521,567.15 and 167,698.71 is: 251,710.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,486.73 : 521,567.15 = 167,698.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,486.73/521,567.15 = 167,698.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,486.73x = 521,567.15 × 167,698.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,486.73x = 87,466,138,233.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,466,138,233.38/347,486.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,710.73

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