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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,006.40, 369,009.60 and 202,266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,006.40, 369,009.60 and 202,266.40 is: 303,399.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,006.40 : 369,009.60 = 202,266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,006.40/369,009.60 = 202,266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,006.40x = 369,009.60 × 202,266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,006.40x = 74,638,243,357.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,638,243,357.44/246,006.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,399.60

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