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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,383.80, 369,575.70 and 166,667.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,383.80, 369,575.70 and 166,667.65 is: 250,001.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,383.80 : 369,575.70 = 166,667.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,383.80/369,575.70 = 166,667.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,383.80x = 369,575.70 × 166,667.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,383.80x = 61,596,313,416.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,596,313,416.11/246,383.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,001.48

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