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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,045.12, 369,184.32 and 146,402.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,045.12, 369,184.32 and 146,402.16 is: 219,672.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,045.12 : 369,184.32 = 146,402.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,045.12/369,184.32 = 146,402.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,045.12x = 369,184.32 × 146,402.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,045.12x = 54,049,381,886.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,049,381,886.13/246,045.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,672.64

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