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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,469.56, 339,971.46 and 161,592.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,469.56, 339,971.46 and 161,592.12 is: 222,894.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,469.56 : 339,971.46 = 161,592.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,469.56/339,971.46 = 161,592.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,469.56x = 339,971.46 × 161,592.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,469.56x = 54,936,708,960.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,936,708,960.90/246,469.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,894.50

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