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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,920.09, 371,873.30 and 166,681.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,920.09, 371,873.30 and 166,681.24 is: 250,017.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,920.09 : 371,873.30 = 166,681.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,920.09/371,873.30 = 166,681.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,920.09x = 371,873.30 × 166,681.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,920.09x = 61,984,301,003.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,984,301,003.80/247,920.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,017.26

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