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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,173.96, 368,725.26 and 161,838.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,173.96, 368,725.26 and 161,838.92 is: 242,406.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,173.96 : 368,725.26 = 161,838.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,173.96/368,725.26 = 161,838.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,173.96x = 368,725.26 × 161,838.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,173.96x = 59,674,097,855.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,674,097,855.12/246,173.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,406.21

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