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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,053.70, 369,080.55 and 166,337.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,053.70, 369,080.55 and 166,337.55 is: 249,506.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,053.70 : 369,080.55 = 166,337.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,053.70/369,080.55 = 166,337.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,053.70x = 369,080.55 × 166,337.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,053.70x = 61,391,954,439.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,391,954,439.65/246,053.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,506.33

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