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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,694.40, 370,214.40 and 158,163.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,694.40, 370,214.40 and 158,163.20 is: 237,355.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,694.40 : 370,214.40 = 158,163.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,694.40/370,214.40 = 158,163.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,694.40x = 370,214.40 × 158,163.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,694.40x = 58,554,294,190.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,554,294,190.08/246,694.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,355.59

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