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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,232.80, 370,849.20 and 167,516.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,232.80, 370,849.20 and 167,516.65 is: 251,274.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,232.80 : 370,849.20 = 167,516.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,232.80/370,849.20 = 167,516.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,232.80x = 370,849.20 × 167,516.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,232.80x = 62,123,415,639.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,123,415,639.18/247,232.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,274.98

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