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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,051.84, 339,606.72 and 161,119.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,051.84, 339,606.72 and 161,119.56 is: 222,381.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,051.84 : 339,606.72 = 161,119.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,051.84/339,606.72 = 161,119.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,051.84x = 339,606.72 × 161,119.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,051.84x = 54,717,285,299.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,717,285,299.44/246,051.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,381.13

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