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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,109.28, 369,048.36 and 146,282.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,109.28, 369,048.36 and 146,282.72 is: 219,355.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,109.28 : 369,048.36 = 146,282.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,109.28/369,048.36 = 146,282.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,109.28x = 369,048.36 × 146,282.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,109.28x = 53,985,397,912.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,985,397,912.34/246,109.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,355.39

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