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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,821.40, 370,232.10 and 161,200.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,821.40, 370,232.10 and 161,200.35 is: 241,800.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,821.40 : 370,232.10 = 161,200.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,821.40/370,232.10 = 161,200.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,821.40x = 370,232.10 × 161,200.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,821.40x = 59,681,544,101.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,681,544,101.24/246,821.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,800.53

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