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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,736.07, 370,079.20 and 167,284.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,736.07, 370,079.20 and 167,284.18 is: 250,909.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,736.07 : 370,079.20 = 167,284.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,736.07/370,079.20 = 167,284.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,736.07x = 370,079.20 × 167,284.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,736.07x = 61,908,395,507.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,908,395,507.06/246,736.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,909.38

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