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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,064.80, 369,097.20 and 157,418.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,064.80, 369,097.20 and 157,418.40 is: 236,127.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,064.80 : 369,097.20 = 157,418.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,064.80/369,097.20 = 157,418.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,064.80x = 369,097.20 × 157,418.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,064.80x = 58,102,690,668.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,102,690,668.48/246,064.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,127.60

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