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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,823.40, 370,235.10 and 166,989.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,823.40, 370,235.10 and 166,989.80 is: 250,484.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,823.40 : 370,235.10 = 166,989.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,823.40/370,235.10 = 166,989.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,823.40x = 370,235.10 × 166,989.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,823.40x = 61,825,485,301.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,825,485,301.98/246,823.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,484.70

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