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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,148.80, 370,723.20 and 167,833.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,148.80, 370,723.20 and 167,833.60 is: 251,750.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,148.80 : 370,723.20 = 167,833.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,148.80/370,723.20 = 167,833.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,148.80x = 370,723.20 × 167,833.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,148.80x = 62,219,809,259.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,219,809,259.52/247,148.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,750.40

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