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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,012.12, 369,134.82 and 146,369.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,012.12, 369,134.82 and 146,369.16 is: 219,623.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,012.12 : 369,134.82 = 146,369.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,012.12/369,134.82 = 146,369.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,012.12x = 369,134.82 × 146,369.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,012.12x = 54,029,953,530.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,029,953,530.15/246,012.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,623.14

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