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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,179.36, 369,249.92 and 151,422.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,179.36, 369,249.92 and 151,422.12 is: 227,121.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,179.36 : 369,249.92 = 151,422.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,179.36/369,249.92 = 151,422.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,179.36x = 369,249.92 × 151,422.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,179.36x = 55,912,605,696.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,912,605,696.23/246,179.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,121.42

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