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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,055.60, 368,427.30 and 246,055.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,055.60, 368,427.30 and 246,055.60 is: 368,427.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,055.60 : 368,427.30 = 246,055.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,055.60/368,427.30 = 246,055.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,055.60x = 368,427.30 × 246,055.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,055.60x = 90,653,600,357.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,653,600,357.88/246,055.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,427.30

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