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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,057.80, 369,086.70 and 157,411.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,057.80, 369,086.70 and 157,411.40 is: 236,117.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,057.80 : 369,086.70 = 157,411.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,057.80/369,086.70 = 157,411.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,057.80x = 369,086.70 × 157,411.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,057.80x = 58,098,454,168.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,098,454,168.38/246,057.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,117.10

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