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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,246.80, 370,870.20 and 167,530.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,246.80, 370,870.20 and 167,530.65 is: 251,295.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,246.80 : 370,870.20 = 167,530.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,246.80/370,870.20 = 167,530.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,246.80x = 370,870.20 × 167,530.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,246.80x = 62,132,125,671.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,132,125,671.63/247,246.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,295.98

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