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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,495.05, 369,895.64 and 157,812.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,495.05, 369,895.64 and 157,812.20 is: 236,816.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,495.05 : 369,895.64 = 157,812.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,495.05/369,895.64 = 157,812.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,495.05x = 369,895.64 × 157,812.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,495.05x = 58,374,044,718.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,374,044,718.81/246,495.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,816.30

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