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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,328.90, 339,757.54 and 160,127.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,328.90, 339,757.54 and 160,127.08 is: 220,860.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,328.90 : 339,757.54 = 160,127.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,328.90/339,757.54 = 160,127.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,328.90x = 339,757.54 × 160,127.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,328.90x = 54,404,381,538.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,404,381,538.47/246,328.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,860.74

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