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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,234.80, 370,852.20 and 167,518.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,234.80, 370,852.20 and 167,518.65 is: 251,277.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,234.80 : 370,852.20 = 167,518.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,234.80/370,852.20 = 167,518.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,234.80x = 370,852.20 × 167,518.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,234.80x = 62,124,659,893.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,124,659,893.53/247,234.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,277.98

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