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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,692.40, 370,211.40 and 158,161.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,692.40, 370,211.40 and 158,161.20 is: 237,352.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,692.40 : 370,211.40 = 158,161.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,692.40/370,211.40 = 158,161.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,692.40x = 370,211.40 × 158,161.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,692.40x = 58,553,079,277.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,553,079,277.68/246,692.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,352.59

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