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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,297.65, 368,860.03 and 157,275.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,297.65, 368,860.03 and 157,275.41 is: 235,538.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,297.65 : 368,860.03 = 157,275.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,297.65/368,860.03 = 157,275.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,297.65x = 368,860.03 × 157,275.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,297.65x = 58,012,610,213.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,012,610,213.37/246,297.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,538.63

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