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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,502.92, 369,188.04 and 156,539.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,502.92, 369,188.04 and 156,539.04 is: 234,448.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,502.92 : 369,188.04 = 156,539.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,502.92/369,188.04 = 156,539.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,502.92x = 369,188.04 × 156,539.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,502.92x = 57,792,341,361.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,792,341,361.08/246,502.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,448.91

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