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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,886.08, 522,007.65 and 165,723.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,886.08, 522,007.65 and 165,723.17 is: 248,669.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,886.08 : 522,007.65 = 165,723.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,886.08/522,007.65 = 165,723.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,886.08x = 522,007.65 × 165,723.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,886.08x = 86,508,763,827.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,508,763,827.27/347,886.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,669.81

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