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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,298.80, 369,451.83 and 162,595.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,298.80, 369,451.83 and 162,595.02 is: 243,894.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,298.80 : 369,451.83 = 162,595.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,298.80/369,451.83 = 162,595.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,298.80x = 369,451.83 × 162,595.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,298.80x = 60,071,027,687.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,071,027,687.89/246,298.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,894.93

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