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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,581.20, 370,017.60 and 162,584.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,581.20, 370,017.60 and 162,584.20 is: 243,972.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,581.20 : 370,017.60 = 162,584.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,581.20/370,017.60 = 162,584.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,581.20x = 370,017.60 × 162,584.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,581.20x = 60,159,015,481.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,159,015,481.92/246,581.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,972.43

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