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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,234.70, 370,852.05 and 168,502.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,234.70, 370,852.05 and 168,502.70 is: 252,754.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,234.70 : 370,852.05 = 168,502.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,234.70/370,852.05 = 168,502.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,234.70x = 370,852.05 × 168,502.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,234.70x = 62,489,571,725.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,489,571,725.54/247,234.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,754.05

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