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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,097.20, 369,145.80 and 162,116.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,097.20, 369,145.80 and 162,116.40 is: 243,174.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,097.20 : 369,145.80 = 162,116.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,097.20/369,145.80 = 162,116.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,097.20x = 369,145.80 × 162,116.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,097.20x = 59,844,588,171.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,844,588,171.12/246,097.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,174.60

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