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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,072.80, 369,109.20 and 157,061.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,072.80, 369,109.20 and 157,061.90 is: 235,592.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,072.80 : 369,109.20 = 157,061.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,072.80/369,109.20 = 157,061.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,072.80x = 369,109.20 × 157,061.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,072.80x = 57,972,992,259.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,972,992,259.48/246,072.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,592.85

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