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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,001.20, 368,418.60 and 246,001.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,001.20, 368,418.60 and 246,001.20 is: 368,418.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,001.20 : 368,418.60 = 246,001.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,001.20/368,418.60 = 246,001.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,001.20x = 368,418.60 × 246,001.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,001.20x = 90,631,417,702.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,631,417,702.32/246,001.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,418.60

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