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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,762.36, 370,143.54 and 141,356.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,762.36, 370,143.54 and 141,356.52 is: 212,034.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,762.36 : 370,143.54 = 141,356.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,762.36/370,143.54 = 141,356.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,762.36x = 370,143.54 × 141,356.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,762.36x = 52,322,202,714.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,322,202,714.88/246,762.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,034.78

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