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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,140.18, 369,980.97 and 162,438.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,140.18, 369,980.97 and 162,438.23 is: 244,165.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,140.18 : 369,980.97 = 162,438.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,140.18/369,980.97 = 162,438.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,140.18x = 369,980.97 × 162,438.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,140.18x = 60,099,053,900.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,099,053,900.48/246,140.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,165.96

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