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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,506.54, 369,193.16 and 156,542.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,506.54, 369,193.16 and 156,542.54 is: 234,453.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,506.54 : 369,193.16 = 156,542.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,506.54/369,193.16 = 156,542.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,506.54x = 369,193.16 × 156,542.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,506.54x = 57,794,435,017.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,794,435,017.03/246,506.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,453.96

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