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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,792.20, 370,577.10 and 141,816.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,792.20, 370,577.10 and 141,816.20 is: 212,947.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,792.20 : 370,577.10 = 141,816.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,792.20/370,577.10 = 141,816.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,792.20x = 370,577.10 × 141,816.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,792.20x = 52,553,836,129.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,553,836,129.02/246,792.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,947.72

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