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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,742.20, 370,259.10 and 162,745.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,742.20, 370,259.10 and 162,745.20 is: 244,213.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,742.20 : 370,259.10 = 162,745.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,742.20/370,259.10 = 162,745.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,742.20x = 370,259.10 × 162,745.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,742.20x = 60,257,891,281.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,257,891,281.32/246,742.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,213.97

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