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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,233.70, 370,850.55 and 168,501.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,233.70, 370,850.55 and 168,501.70 is: 252,752.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,233.70 : 370,850.55 = 168,501.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,233.70/370,850.55 = 168,501.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,233.70x = 370,850.55 × 168,501.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,233.70x = 62,488,948,120.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,488,948,120.94/247,233.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,752.55

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