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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,493.05, 369,892.64 and 157,810.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,493.05, 369,892.64 and 157,810.20 is: 236,813.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,493.05 : 369,892.64 = 157,810.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,493.05/369,892.64 = 157,810.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,493.05x = 369,892.64 × 157,810.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,493.05x = 58,372,831,496.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,372,831,496.93/246,493.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,813.30

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