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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,072.40, 368,590.20 and 246,072.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,072.40, 368,590.20 and 246,072.40 is: 368,590.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,072.40 : 368,590.20 = 246,072.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,072.40/368,590.20 = 246,072.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,072.40x = 368,590.20 × 246,072.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,072.40x = 90,699,875,130.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,699,875,130.48/246,072.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,590.20

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