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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,293.20, 368,886.20 and 149,969.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,293.20, 368,886.20 and 149,969.52 is: 224,617.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,293.20 : 368,886.20 = 149,969.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,293.20/368,886.20 = 149,969.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,293.20x = 368,886.20 × 149,969.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,293.20x = 55,321,686,348.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,321,686,348.62/246,293.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,617.19

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