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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,983.20, 370,081.04 and 158,163.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,983.20, 370,081.04 and 158,163.60 is: 236,993.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,983.20 : 370,081.04 = 158,163.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,983.20/370,081.04 = 158,163.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,983.20x = 370,081.04 × 158,163.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,983.20x = 58,533,349,578.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,533,349,578.14/246,983.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,993.24

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