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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,502.20, 369,097.20 and 157,272.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,502.20, 369,097.20 and 157,272.60 is: 235,490.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,502.20 : 369,097.20 = 157,272.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,502.20/369,097.20 = 157,272.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,502.20x = 369,097.20 × 157,272.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,502.20x = 58,048,876,296.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,048,876,296.72/246,502.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,490.30

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