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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,743.28, 370,227.60 and 134,254.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,743.28, 370,227.60 and 134,254.80 is: 201,443.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,743.28 : 370,227.60 = 134,254.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,743.28/370,227.60 = 134,254.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,743.28x = 370,227.60 × 134,254.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,743.28x = 49,704,832,392.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,704,832,392.48/246,743.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,443.51

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