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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,692.72, 369,373.76 and 161,091.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,692.72, 369,373.76 and 161,091.53 is: 241,202.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,692.72 : 369,373.76 = 161,091.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,692.72/369,373.76 = 161,091.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,692.72x = 369,373.76 × 161,091.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,692.72x = 59,502,983,334.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,502,983,334.80/246,692.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,202.83

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