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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,345.21, 340,010.81 and 160,154.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,345.21, 340,010.81 and 160,154.16 is: 221,048.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,345.21 : 340,010.81 = 160,154.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,345.21/340,010.81 = 160,154.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,345.21x = 340,010.81 × 160,154.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,345.21x = 54,454,144,865.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,454,144,865.70/246,345.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,048.12

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