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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,708.20, 371,346.30 and 168,565.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,708.20, 371,346.30 and 168,565.80 is: 252,701.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,708.20 : 371,346.30 = 168,565.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,708.20/371,346.30 = 168,565.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,708.20x = 371,346.30 × 168,565.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,708.20x = 62,596,286,136.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,596,286,136.54/247,708.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,701.71

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