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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,545.60, 368,882.40 and 163,601.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,545.60, 368,882.40 and 163,601.60 is: 244,781.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,545.60 : 368,882.40 = 163,601.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,545.60/368,882.40 = 163,601.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,545.60x = 368,882.40 × 163,601.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,545.60x = 60,349,750,851.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,349,750,851.84/246,545.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,781.29

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