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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,836.40, 370,254.60 and 167,002.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,836.40, 370,254.60 and 167,002.80 is: 250,504.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,836.40 : 370,254.60 = 167,002.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,836.40/370,254.60 = 167,002.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,836.40x = 370,254.60 × 167,002.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,836.40x = 61,833,554,912.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,833,554,912.88/246,836.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,504.20

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