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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,298.30, 369,451.08 and 162,594.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,298.30, 369,451.08 and 162,594.52 is: 243,894.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,298.30 : 369,451.08 = 162,594.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,298.30/369,451.08 = 162,594.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,298.30x = 369,451.08 × 162,594.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,298.30x = 60,070,721,016.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,070,721,016.08/246,298.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,894.18

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