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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,347.71, 340,014.26 and 160,156.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,347.71, 340,014.26 and 160,156.66 is: 221,051.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,347.71 : 340,014.26 = 160,156.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,347.71/340,014.26 = 160,156.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,347.71x = 340,014.26 × 160,156.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,347.71x = 54,455,548,233.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,455,548,233.97/246,347.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,051.57

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