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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,097.96, 368,610.78 and 161,762.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,097.96, 368,610.78 and 161,762.92 is: 242,291.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,097.96 : 368,610.78 = 161,762.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,097.96/368,610.78 = 161,762.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,097.96x = 368,610.78 × 161,762.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,097.96x = 59,627,556,116.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,627,556,116.28/246,097.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,291.96

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