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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,990.61, 369,785.31 and 161,700.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,990.61, 369,785.31 and 161,700.80 is: 242,092.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,990.61 : 369,785.31 = 161,700.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,990.61/369,785.31 = 161,700.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,990.61x = 369,785.31 × 161,700.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,990.61x = 59,794,578,454.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,794,578,454.73/246,990.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,092.52

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