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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,307.32, 369,460.98 and 190,229.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,307.32, 369,460.98 and 190,229.24 is: 285,343.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,307.32 : 369,460.98 = 190,229.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,307.32/369,460.98 = 190,229.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,307.32x = 369,460.98 × 190,229.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,307.32x = 70,282,282,358.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,282,282,358.71/246,307.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,343.86

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