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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,459.48, 370,663.89 and 167,546.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,459.48, 370,663.89 and 167,546.50 is: 250,964.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,459.48 : 370,663.89 = 167,546.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,459.48/370,663.89 = 167,546.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,459.48x = 370,663.89 × 167,546.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,459.48x = 62,103,437,445.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,103,437,445.89/247,459.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,964.07

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