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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,123.40, 368,601.90 and 166,808.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,123.40, 368,601.90 and 166,808.20 is: 249,817.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,123.40 : 368,601.90 = 166,808.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,123.40/368,601.90 = 166,808.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,123.40x = 368,601.90 × 166,808.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,123.40x = 61,485,819,455.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,485,819,455.58/246,123.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,817.04

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