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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,363.20, 371,044.80 and 168,631.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,363.20, 371,044.80 and 168,631.20 is: 252,946.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,363.20 : 371,044.80 = 168,631.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,363.20/371,044.80 = 168,631.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,363.20x = 371,044.80 × 168,631.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,363.20x = 62,569,729,877.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,569,729,877.76/247,363.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,946.80

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