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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,055.20, 368,499.60 and 246,055.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,055.20, 368,499.60 and 246,055.20 is: 368,499.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,055.20 : 368,499.60 = 246,055.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,055.20/368,499.60 = 246,055.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,055.20x = 368,499.60 × 246,055.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,055.20x = 90,671,242,777.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,671,242,777.92/246,055.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,499.60

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