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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,142.44, 369,984.35 and 162,440.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,142.44, 369,984.35 and 162,440.48 is: 244,169.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,142.44 : 369,984.35 = 162,440.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,142.44/369,984.35 = 162,440.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,142.44x = 369,984.35 × 162,440.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,142.44x = 60,100,435,406.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,100,435,406.49/246,142.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,169.33

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