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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,873.80, 370,310.70 and 167,558.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,873.80, 370,310.70 and 167,558.60 is: 251,337.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,873.80 : 370,310.70 = 167,558.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,873.80/370,310.70 = 167,558.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,873.80x = 370,310.70 × 167,558.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,873.80x = 62,048,742,457.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,048,742,457.02/246,873.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,337.90

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