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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,349.62, 340,054.92 and 161,472.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,349.62, 340,054.92 and 161,472.15 is: 222,892.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,349.62 : 340,054.92 = 161,472.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,349.62/340,054.92 = 161,472.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,349.62x = 340,054.92 × 161,472.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,349.62x = 54,909,399,050.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,909,399,050.48/246,349.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,892.16

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