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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,044, 369,182.72 and 146,400.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,044, 369,182.72 and 146,400.96 is: 219,670.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,044 : 369,182.72 = 146,400.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,044/369,182.72 = 146,400.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,044x = 369,182.72 × 146,400.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,044x = 54,048,704,623.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,048,704,623.41/246,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,670.89

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