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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,235.76, 370,471.98 and 166,959.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,235.76, 370,471.98 and 166,959.16 is: 250,181.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,235.76 : 370,471.98 = 166,959.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,235.76/370,471.98 = 166,959.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,235.76x = 370,471.98 × 166,959.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,235.76x = 61,853,690,584.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,853,690,584.34/247,235.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,181.00

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