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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,143.20, 368,437.20 and 193,266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,143.20, 368,437.20 and 193,266.40 is: 289,289.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,143.20 : 368,437.20 = 193,266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,143.20/368,437.20 = 193,266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,143.20x = 368,437.20 × 193,266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,143.20x = 71,206,531,270.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,206,531,270.08/246,143.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,289.05

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