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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,161.07, 339,572.09 and 169,548.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,161.07, 339,572.09 and 169,548.40 is: 233,887.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,161.07 : 339,572.09 = 169,548.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,161.07/339,572.09 = 169,548.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,161.07x = 339,572.09 × 169,548.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,161.07x = 57,573,902,847.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,573,902,847.48/246,161.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,887.12

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