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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,157.17, 339,626.04 and 160,242.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,157.17, 339,626.04 and 160,242.60 is: 221,088.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,157.17 : 339,626.04 = 160,242.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,157.17/339,626.04 = 160,242.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,157.17x = 339,626.04 × 160,242.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,157.17x = 54,422,557,802.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,422,557,802.80/246,157.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,088.66

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