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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,382.31, 369,056.51 and 156,378.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,382.31, 369,056.51 and 156,378.72 is: 234,239.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,382.31 : 369,056.51 = 156,378.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,382.31/369,056.51 = 156,378.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,382.31x = 369,056.51 × 156,378.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,382.31x = 57,712,583,062.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,712,583,062.03/246,382.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,239.97

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