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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,534.60, 369,801.90 and 157,961.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,534.60, 369,801.90 and 157,961.10 is: 236,941.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,534.60 : 369,801.90 = 157,961.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,534.60/369,801.90 = 157,961.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,534.60x = 369,801.90 × 157,961.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,534.60x = 58,414,314,906.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,414,314,906.09/246,534.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,941.65

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