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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,310.70, 370,966.05 and 168,578.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,310.70, 370,966.05 and 168,578.70 is: 252,868.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,310.70 : 370,966.05 = 168,578.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,310.70/370,966.05 = 168,578.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,310.70x = 370,966.05 × 168,578.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,310.70x = 62,536,974,453.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,536,974,453.14/247,310.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,868.05

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