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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,344.40, 368,933.40 and 167,029.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,344.40, 368,933.40 and 167,029.20 is: 250,148.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,344.40 : 368,933.40 = 167,029.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,344.40/368,933.40 = 167,029.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,344.40x = 368,933.40 × 167,029.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,344.40x = 61,622,650,655.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,622,650,655.28/246,344.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,148.37

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