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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,323.52, 368,898.84 and 157,301.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,323.52, 368,898.84 and 157,301.28 is: 235,577.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,323.52 : 368,898.84 = 157,301.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,323.52/368,898.84 = 157,301.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,323.52x = 368,898.84 × 157,301.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,323.52x = 58,028,259,722.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,028,259,722.52/246,323.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,577.42

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