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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,580.20, 370,016.10 and 162,583.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,580.20, 370,016.10 and 162,583.20 is: 243,970.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,580.20 : 370,016.10 = 162,583.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,580.20/370,016.10 = 162,583.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,580.20x = 370,016.10 × 162,583.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,580.20x = 60,158,401,589.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,158,401,589.52/246,580.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,970.93

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