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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,350.62, 340,056.30 and 161,473.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,350.62, 340,056.30 and 161,473.15 is: 222,893.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,350.62 : 340,056.30 = 161,473.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,350.62/340,056.30 = 161,473.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,350.62x = 340,056.30 × 161,473.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,350.62x = 54,909,961,938.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,909,961,938.35/246,350.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,893.54

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