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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,173.40, 369,952.56 and 146,351.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,173.40, 369,952.56 and 146,351.34 is: 219,938.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,173.40 : 369,952.56 = 146,351.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,173.40/369,952.56 = 146,351.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,173.40x = 369,952.56 × 146,351.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,173.40x = 54,143,052,892.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,143,052,892.43/246,173.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,938.68

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