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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,601.48, 368,928.96 and 190,012.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,601.48, 368,928.96 and 190,012.87 is: 284,269.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,601.48 : 368,928.96 = 190,012.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,601.48/368,928.96 = 190,012.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,601.48x = 368,928.96 × 190,012.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,601.48x = 70,101,250,515.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,101,250,515.72/246,601.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,269.38

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