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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,140.69, 369,981.72 and 162,438.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,140.69, 369,981.72 and 162,438.73 is: 244,166.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,140.69 : 369,981.72 = 162,438.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,140.69/369,981.72 = 162,438.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,140.69x = 369,981.72 × 162,438.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,140.69x = 60,099,359,795.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,099,359,795.06/246,140.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,166.70

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