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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,098.20, 369,147.30 and 162,117.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,098.20, 369,147.30 and 162,117.40 is: 243,176.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,098.20 : 369,147.30 = 162,117.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,098.20/369,147.30 = 162,117.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,098.20x = 369,147.30 × 162,117.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,098.20x = 59,845,200,493.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,845,200,493.02/246,098.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,176.10

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