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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,201.37, 370,420.41 and 166,924.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,201.37, 370,420.41 and 166,924.72 is: 250,129.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,201.37 : 370,420.41 = 166,924.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,201.37/370,420.41 = 166,924.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,201.37x = 370,420.41 × 166,924.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,201.37x = 61,832,323,221.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,832,323,221.54/247,201.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,129.37

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