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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,380.44, 340,151.52 and 161,645.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,380.44, 340,151.52 and 161,645.44 is: 223,166.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,380.44 : 340,151.52 = 161,645.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,380.44/340,151.52 = 161,645.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,380.44x = 340,151.52 × 161,645.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,380.44x = 54,983,942,117.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,983,942,117.07/246,380.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,166.83

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