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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,111.28, 369,051.36 and 146,284.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,111.28, 369,051.36 and 146,284.72 is: 219,358.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,111.28 : 369,051.36 = 146,284.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,111.28/369,051.36 = 146,284.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,111.28x = 369,051.36 × 146,284.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,111.28x = 53,986,574,863.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,986,574,863.22/246,111.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,358.39

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