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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,040.40, 369,233.40 and 157,509.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,040.40, 369,233.40 and 157,509.20 is: 236,374.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,040.40 : 369,233.40 = 157,509.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,040.40/369,233.40 = 157,509.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,040.40x = 369,233.40 × 157,509.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,040.40x = 58,157,657,447.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,157,657,447.28/246,040.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,374.42

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