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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,511.20, 369,110.70 and 157,281.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,511.20, 369,110.70 and 157,281.60 is: 235,503.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,511.20 : 369,110.70 = 157,281.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,511.20/369,110.70 = 157,281.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,511.20x = 369,110.70 × 157,281.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,511.20x = 58,054,321,473.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,054,321,473.12/246,511.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,503.79

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