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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,292.36, 369,442.19 and 162,588.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,292.36, 369,442.19 and 162,588.58 is: 243,885.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,292.36 : 369,442.19 = 162,588.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,292.36/369,442.19 = 162,588.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,292.36x = 369,442.19 × 162,588.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,292.36x = 60,067,079,327.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,067,079,327.64/246,292.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,885.27

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