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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,048.40, 369,245.40 and 157,517.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,048.40, 369,245.40 and 157,517.20 is: 236,386.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,048.40 : 369,245.40 = 157,517.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,048.40/369,245.40 = 157,517.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,048.40x = 369,245.40 × 157,517.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,048.40x = 58,162,501,520.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,162,501,520.88/246,048.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,386.42

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