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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,041.40, 369,234.90 and 157,510.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,041.40, 369,234.90 and 157,510.20 is: 236,375.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,041.40 : 369,234.90 = 157,510.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,041.40/369,234.90 = 157,510.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,041.40x = 369,234.90 × 157,510.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,041.40x = 58,158,262,945.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,158,262,945.98/246,041.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,375.92

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