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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,801.98, 340,412.13 and 160,602.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,801.98, 340,412.13 and 160,602.30 is: 221,517.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,801.98 : 340,412.13 = 160,602.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,801.98/340,412.13 = 160,602.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,801.98x = 340,412.13 × 160,602.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,801.98x = 54,670,971,025.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,670,971,025.90/246,801.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,517.56

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