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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,903.34, 370,328.09 and 167,451.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,903.34, 370,328.09 and 167,451.68 is: 251,159.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,903.34 : 370,328.09 = 167,451.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,903.34/370,328.09 = 167,451.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,903.34x = 370,328.09 × 167,451.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,903.34x = 62,012,062,843.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,012,062,843.90/246,903.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,159.27

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