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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,577.64, 369,866.46 and 157,872.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,577.64, 369,866.46 and 157,872.92 is: 236,809.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,577.64 : 369,866.46 = 157,872.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,577.64/369,866.46 = 157,872.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,577.64x = 369,866.46 × 157,872.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,577.64x = 58,391,898,050.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,391,898,050.26/246,577.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,809.38

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