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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,734.82, 370,077.32 and 167,282.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,734.82, 370,077.32 and 167,282.93 is: 250,907.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,734.82 : 370,077.32 = 167,282.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,734.82/370,077.32 = 167,282.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,734.82x = 370,077.32 × 167,282.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,734.82x = 61,907,619,759.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,907,619,759.55/246,734.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,907.51

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