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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,066.30, 369,099.45 and 157,055.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,066.30, 369,099.45 and 157,055.40 is: 235,583.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,066.30 : 369,099.45 = 157,055.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,066.30/369,099.45 = 157,055.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,066.30x = 369,099.45 × 157,055.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,066.30x = 57,969,061,759.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,969,061,759.53/246,066.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,583.10

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