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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,362.40, 369,543.60 and 187,313.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,362.40, 369,543.60 and 187,313.40 is: 280,970.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,362.40 : 369,543.60 = 187,313.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,362.40/369,543.60 = 187,313.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,362.40x = 369,543.60 × 187,313.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,362.40x = 69,220,468,164.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,220,468,164.24/246,362.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,970.10

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