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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,487.34, 369,884.09 and 157,804.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,487.34, 369,884.09 and 157,804.49 is: 236,804.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,487.34 : 369,884.09 = 157,804.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,487.34/369,884.09 = 157,804.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,487.34x = 369,884.09 × 157,804.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,487.34x = 58,369,368,726.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,369,368,726.65/246,487.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,804.74

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