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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,582.20, 370,019.10 and 162,585.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,582.20, 370,019.10 and 162,585.20 is: 243,973.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,582.20 : 370,019.10 = 162,585.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,582.20/370,019.10 = 162,585.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,582.20x = 370,019.10 × 162,585.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,582.20x = 60,159,629,377.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,159,629,377.32/246,582.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,973.93

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