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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,698.40, 370,220.40 and 158,167.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,698.40, 370,220.40 and 158,167.20 is: 237,361.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,698.40 : 370,220.40 = 158,167.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,698.40/370,220.40 = 158,167.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,698.40x = 370,220.40 × 158,167.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,698.40x = 58,556,724,050.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,556,724,050.88/246,698.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,361.59

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