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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,048.90, 369,246.15 and 157,517.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,048.90, 369,246.15 and 157,517.70 is: 236,387.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,048.90 : 369,246.15 = 157,517.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,048.90/369,246.15 = 157,517.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,048.90x = 369,246.15 × 157,517.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,048.90x = 58,162,804,281.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,162,804,281.86/246,048.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,387.17

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