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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,795.41, 369,921.42 and 161,371.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,795.41, 369,921.42 and 161,371.04 is: 241,878.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,795.41 : 369,921.42 = 161,371.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,795.41/369,921.42 = 161,371.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,795.41x = 369,921.42 × 161,371.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,795.41x = 59,694,604,785.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,694,604,785.05/246,795.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,878.91

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