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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,590.64, 369,885.96 and 157,885.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,590.64, 369,885.96 and 157,885.92 is: 236,828.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,590.64 : 369,885.96 = 157,885.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,590.64/369,885.96 = 157,885.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,590.64x = 369,885.96 × 157,885.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,590.64x = 58,399,785,089.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,399,785,089.68/246,590.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,828.88

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