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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,765.40, 370,320.90 and 158,234.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,765.40, 370,320.90 and 158,234.20 is: 237,462.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,765.40 : 370,320.90 = 158,234.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,765.40/370,320.90 = 158,234.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,765.40x = 370,320.90 × 158,234.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,765.40x = 58,597,431,354.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,597,431,354.78/246,765.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,462.11

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