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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,961.80, 370,630.10 and 162,693.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,961.80, 370,630.10 and 162,693.20 is: 244,163.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,961.80 : 370,630.10 = 162,693.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,961.80/370,630.10 = 162,693.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,961.80x = 370,630.10 × 162,693.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,961.80x = 60,298,996,985.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,298,996,985.32/246,961.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,163.26

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