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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,650.72, 371,475.24 and 168,568.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,650.72, 371,475.24 and 168,568.80 is: 252,852.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,650.72 : 371,475.24 = 168,568.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,650.72/371,475.24 = 168,568.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,650.72x = 371,475.24 × 168,568.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,650.72x = 62,619,135,436.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,619,135,436.51/247,650.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,852.63

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