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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,709.20, 371,347.80 and 168,566.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,709.20, 371,347.80 and 168,566.80 is: 252,703.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,709.20 : 371,347.80 = 168,566.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,709.20/371,347.80 = 168,566.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,709.20x = 371,347.80 × 168,566.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,709.20x = 62,596,910,333.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,596,910,333.04/247,709.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,703.21

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