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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,901.84, 370,104.86 and 168,053.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,901.84, 370,104.86 and 168,053.20 is: 251,911.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,901.84 : 370,104.86 = 168,053.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,901.84/370,104.86 = 168,053.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,901.84x = 370,104.86 × 168,053.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,901.84x = 62,197,305,553.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,197,305,553.42/246,901.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,911.07

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