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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,112.80, 369,169.20 and 157,466.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,112.80, 369,169.20 and 157,466.40 is: 236,199.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,112.80 : 369,169.20 = 157,466.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,112.80/369,169.20 = 157,466.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,112.80x = 369,169.20 × 157,466.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,112.80x = 58,131,744,914.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,131,744,914.88/246,112.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,199.60

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