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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,141.18, 369,982.47 and 162,439.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,141.18, 369,982.47 and 162,439.23 is: 244,167.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,141.18 : 369,982.47 = 162,439.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,141.18/369,982.47 = 162,439.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,141.18x = 369,982.47 × 162,439.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,141.18x = 60,099,667,540.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,099,667,540.30/246,141.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,167.46

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