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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,962.80, 370,631.60 and 162,694.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,962.80, 370,631.60 and 162,694.20 is: 244,164.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,962.80 : 370,631.60 = 162,694.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,962.80/370,631.60 = 162,694.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,962.80x = 370,631.60 × 162,694.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,962.80x = 60,299,611,656.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,299,611,656.72/246,962.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,164.76

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