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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,238.76, 370,476.48 and 166,962.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,238.76, 370,476.48 and 166,962.16 is: 250,185.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,238.76 : 370,476.48 = 166,962.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,238.76/370,476.48 = 166,962.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,238.76x = 370,476.48 × 166,962.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,238.76x = 61,855,553,330.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,855,553,330.00/247,238.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,185.50

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