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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,763.22, 340,589.46 and 160,570.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,763.22, 340,589.46 and 160,570.30 is: 221,623.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,763.22 : 340,589.46 = 160,570.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,763.22/340,589.46 = 160,570.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,763.22x = 340,589.46 × 160,570.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,763.22x = 54,688,551,769.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,688,551,769.04/246,763.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,623.59

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