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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,717.52, 340,533.96 and 160,890.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,717.52, 340,533.96 and 160,890.44 is: 222,070.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,717.52 : 340,533.96 = 160,890.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,717.52/340,533.96 = 160,890.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,717.52x = 340,533.96 × 160,890.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,717.52x = 54,788,658,659.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,788,658,659.34/246,717.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,070.40

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