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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,310.60, 339,889.86 and 161,280.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,310.60, 339,889.86 and 161,280.04 is: 222,554.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,310.60 : 339,889.86 = 161,280.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,310.60/339,889.86 = 161,280.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,310.60x = 339,889.86 × 161,280.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,310.60x = 54,817,450,216.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,817,450,216.39/246,310.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,554.17

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