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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,067.80, 369,101.70 and 157,421.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,067.80, 369,101.70 and 157,421.40 is: 236,132.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,067.80 : 369,101.70 = 157,421.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,067.80/369,101.70 = 157,421.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,067.80x = 369,101.70 × 157,421.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,067.80x = 58,104,506,356.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,104,506,356.38/246,067.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,132.10

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