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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,301.90, 368,866.40 and 157,279.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,301.90, 368,866.40 and 157,279.66 is: 235,545.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,301.90 : 368,866.40 = 157,279.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,301.90/368,866.40 = 157,279.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,301.90x = 368,866.40 × 157,279.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,301.90x = 58,015,179,346.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,015,179,346.69/246,301.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,545.00

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