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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,401.16, 370,677.58 and 166,196

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,401.16, 370,677.58 and 166,196 is: 249,009.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,401.16 : 370,677.58 = 166,196 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,401.16/370,677.58 = 166,196/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,401.16x = 370,677.58 × 166,196
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,401.16x = 61,605,131,085.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,605,131,085.68/247,401.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,009.06

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