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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,182.28, 370,044.30 and 162,480.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,182.28, 370,044.30 and 162,480.42 is: 244,229.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,182.28 : 370,044.30 = 162,480.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,182.28/370,044.30 = 162,480.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,182.28x = 370,044.30 × 162,480.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,182.28x = 60,124,953,282.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,124,953,282.61/246,182.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,229.41

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