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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,534.20, 371,301.30 and 168,802.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,534.20, 371,301.30 and 168,802.20 is: 253,203.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,534.20 : 371,301.30 = 168,802.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,534.20/371,301.30 = 168,802.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,534.20x = 371,301.30 × 168,802.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,534.20x = 62,676,476,302.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,676,476,302.86/247,534.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,203.30

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