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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,350.72, 340,110.88 and 161,615.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,350.72, 340,110.88 and 161,615.04 is: 223,125.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,350.72 : 340,110.88 = 161,615.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,350.72/340,110.88 = 161,615.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,350.72x = 340,110.88 × 161,615.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,350.72x = 54,967,033,475.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,967,033,475.64/246,350.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,125.12

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