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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,214.43, 370,397.79 and 166,009.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,214.43, 370,397.79 and 166,009.23 is: 248,729.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,214.43 : 370,397.79 = 166,009.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,214.43/370,397.79 = 166,009.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,214.43x = 370,397.79 × 166,009.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,214.43x = 61,489,451,911.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,489,451,911.60/247,214.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,729.22

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