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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,345.71, 340,011.50 and 160,154.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,345.71, 340,011.50 and 160,154.66 is: 221,048.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,345.71 : 340,011.50 = 160,154.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,345.71/340,011.50 = 160,154.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,345.71x = 340,011.50 × 160,154.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,345.71x = 54,454,425,377.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,454,425,377.82/246,345.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,048.81

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