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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,143.18, 369,985.47 and 162,441.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,143.18, 369,985.47 and 162,441.23 is: 244,170.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,143.18 : 369,985.47 = 162,441.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,143.18/369,985.47 = 162,441.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,143.18x = 369,985.47 × 162,441.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,143.18x = 60,100,894,828.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,100,894,828.93/246,143.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,170.47

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