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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,103.96, 368,619.76 and 161,768.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,103.96, 368,619.76 and 161,768.92 is: 242,300.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,103.96 : 368,619.76 = 161,768.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,103.96/368,619.76 = 161,768.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,103.96x = 368,619.76 × 161,768.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,103.96x = 59,631,220,465.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,631,220,465.86/246,103.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,300.94

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