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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,183.28, 370,045.80 and 162,481.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,183.28, 370,045.80 and 162,481.42 is: 244,230.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,183.28 : 370,045.80 = 162,481.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,183.28/370,045.80 = 162,481.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,183.28x = 370,045.80 × 162,481.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,183.28x = 60,125,567,049.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,125,567,049.04/246,183.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,230.91

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