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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,523.20, 369,930.60 and 162,526.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,523.20, 369,930.60 and 162,526.20 is: 243,885.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,523.20 : 369,930.60 = 162,526.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,523.20/369,930.60 = 162,526.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,523.20x = 369,930.60 × 162,526.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,523.20x = 60,123,414,681.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,123,414,681.72/246,523.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,885.42

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