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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,837.70, 370,040.55 and 167,695.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,837.70, 370,040.55 and 167,695.30 is: 251,396.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,837.70 : 370,040.55 = 167,695.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,837.70/370,040.55 = 167,695.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,837.70x = 370,040.55 × 167,695.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,837.70x = 62,054,061,044.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,054,061,044.42/246,837.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,396.21

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