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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,330.41, 339,759.60 and 160,128.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,330.41, 339,759.60 and 160,128.59 is: 220,862.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,330.41 : 339,759.60 = 160,128.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,330.41/339,759.60 = 160,128.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,330.41x = 339,759.60 × 160,128.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,330.41x = 54,405,223,988.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,405,223,988.17/246,330.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,862.80

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