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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,297.20, 368,892.20 and 149,973.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,297.20, 368,892.20 and 149,973.52 is: 224,623.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,297.20 : 368,892.20 = 149,973.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,297.20/368,892.20 = 149,973.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,297.20x = 368,892.20 × 149,973.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,297.20x = 55,324,061,734.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,324,061,734.54/246,297.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,623.19

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