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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,498.54, 369,181.17 and 156,534.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,498.54, 369,181.17 and 156,534.54 is: 234,441.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,498.54 : 369,181.17 = 156,534.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,498.54/369,181.17 = 156,534.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,498.54x = 369,181.17 × 156,534.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,498.54x = 57,789,604,622.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,789,604,622.61/246,498.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,441.98

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