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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,203.16, 369,997.20 and 146,381.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,203.16, 369,997.20 and 146,381.28 is: 219,983.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,203.16 : 369,997.20 = 146,381.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,203.16/369,997.20 = 146,381.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,203.16x = 369,997.20 × 146,381.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,203.16x = 54,160,663,732.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,160,663,732.42/246,203.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,983.63

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