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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,310.20, 370,965.30 and 168,578.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,310.20, 370,965.30 and 168,578.20 is: 252,867.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,310.20 : 370,965.30 = 168,578.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,310.20/370,965.30 = 168,578.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,310.20x = 370,965.30 × 168,578.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,310.20x = 62,536,662,536.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,536,662,536.46/247,310.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,867.30

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