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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,822.40, 370,233.60 and 166,988.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,822.40, 370,233.60 and 166,988.80 is: 250,483.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,822.40 : 370,233.60 = 166,988.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,822.40/370,233.60 = 166,988.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,822.40x = 370,233.60 × 166,988.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,822.40x = 61,824,864,583.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,824,864,583.68/246,822.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,483.20

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