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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,207.30, 339,540.54 and 161,371.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,207.30, 339,540.54 and 161,371.14 is: 222,544.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,207.30 : 339,540.54 = 161,371.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,207.30/339,540.54 = 161,371.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,207.30x = 339,540.54 × 161,371.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,207.30x = 54,792,044,016.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,792,044,016.02/246,207.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,544.35

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