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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,566.40, 369,266.40 and 167,251.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,566.40, 369,266.40 and 167,251.20 is: 250,481.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,566.40 : 369,266.40 = 167,251.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,566.40/369,266.40 = 167,251.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,566.40x = 369,266.40 × 167,251.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,566.40x = 61,760,248,519.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,760,248,519.68/246,566.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,481.20

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