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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,947.94, 370,928.16 and 162,829.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,947.94, 370,928.16 and 162,829.44 is: 244,577.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,947.94 : 370,928.16 = 162,829.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,947.94/370,928.16 = 162,829.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,947.94x = 370,928.16 × 162,829.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,947.94x = 60,398,024,573.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,398,024,573.03/246,947.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,577.96

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