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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,052.60, 368,422.80 and 246,052.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,052.60, 368,422.80 and 246,052.60 is: 368,422.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,052.60 : 368,422.80 = 246,052.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,052.60/368,422.80 = 246,052.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,052.60x = 368,422.80 × 246,052.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,052.60x = 90,651,387,839.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,651,387,839.28/246,052.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,422.80

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