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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,175.20, 369,044.10 and 146,229.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,175.20, 369,044.10 and 146,229.30 is: 219,214.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,175.20 : 369,044.10 = 146,229.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,175.20/369,044.10 = 146,229.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,175.20x = 369,044.10 × 146,229.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,175.20x = 53,965,060,412.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,965,060,412.13/246,175.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,214.04

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