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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,287.08, 368,825.82 and 157,277.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,287.08, 368,825.82 and 157,277.80 is: 235,530.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,287.08 : 368,825.82 = 157,277.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,287.08/368,825.82 = 157,277.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,287.08x = 368,825.82 × 157,277.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,287.08x = 58,008,113,552.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,008,113,552.80/246,287.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,530.48

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