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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,140.82, 339,737.53 and 160,313.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,140.82, 339,737.53 and 160,313.67 is: 221,274.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,140.82 : 339,737.53 = 160,313.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,140.82/339,737.53 = 160,313.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,140.82x = 339,737.53 × 160,313.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,140.82x = 54,464,570,271.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,464,570,271.04/246,140.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,274.03

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