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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,141.82, 339,738.91 and 160,314.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,141.82, 339,738.91 and 160,314.67 is: 221,275.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,141.82 : 339,738.91 = 160,314.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,141.82/339,738.91 = 160,314.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,141.82x = 339,738.91 × 160,314.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,141.82x = 54,465,131,242.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,465,131,242.81/246,141.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,275.41

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