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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,715.20, 369,416.70 and 157,485.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,715.20, 369,416.70 and 157,485.60 is: 235,809.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,715.20 : 369,416.70 = 157,485.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,715.20/369,416.70 = 157,485.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,715.20x = 369,416.70 × 157,485.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,715.20x = 58,177,810,649.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,177,810,649.52/246,715.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,809.59

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