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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,504.54, 369,190.17 and 156,540.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,504.54, 369,190.17 and 156,540.54 is: 234,450.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,504.54 : 369,190.17 = 156,540.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,504.54/369,190.17 = 156,540.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,504.54x = 369,190.17 × 156,540.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,504.54x = 57,793,228,574.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,793,228,574.49/246,504.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,450.97

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