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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,543.60, 368,879.40 and 163,599.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,543.60, 368,879.40 and 163,599.60 is: 244,778.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,543.60 : 368,879.40 = 163,599.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,543.60/368,879.40 = 163,599.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,543.60x = 368,879.40 × 163,599.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,543.60x = 60,348,522,288.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,348,522,288.24/246,543.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,778.30

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