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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,458.48, 370,662.39 and 167,545.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,458.48, 370,662.39 and 167,545.50 is: 250,962.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,458.48 : 370,662.39 = 167,545.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,458.48/370,662.39 = 167,545.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,458.48x = 370,662.39 × 167,545.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,458.48x = 62,102,815,463.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,102,815,463.75/247,458.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,962.57

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