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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,195.52, 368,972.48 and 111,159.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,195.52, 368,972.48 and 111,159.20 is: 166,593.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,195.52 : 368,972.48 = 111,159.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,195.52/368,972.48 = 111,159.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,195.52x = 368,972.48 × 111,159.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,195.52x = 41,014,685,698.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,014,685,698.82/246,195.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,593.96

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