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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,921.09, 371,874.79 and 166,682.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,921.09, 371,874.79 and 166,682.24 is: 250,018.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,921.09 : 371,874.79 = 166,682.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,921.09/371,874.79 = 166,682.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,921.09x = 371,874.79 × 166,682.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,921.09x = 61,984,922,996.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,984,922,996.73/247,921.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,018.76

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