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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,986.16, 370,085.58 and 158,166.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,986.16, 370,085.58 and 158,166.60 is: 236,997.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,986.16 : 370,085.58 = 158,166.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,986.16/370,085.58 = 158,166.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,986.16x = 370,085.58 × 158,166.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,986.16x = 58,535,177,897.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,535,177,897.63/246,986.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,997.81

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