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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,541.60, 369,812.40 and 122,125.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,541.60, 369,812.40 and 122,125.60 is: 183,188.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,541.60 : 369,812.40 = 122,125.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,541.60/369,812.40 = 122,125.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,541.60x = 369,812.40 × 122,125.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,541.60x = 45,163,561,237.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,163,561,237.44/246,541.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,188.40

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