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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,807.60, 370,211.40 and 122,132.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,807.60, 370,211.40 and 122,132.40 is: 183,198.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,807.60 : 370,211.40 = 122,132.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,807.60/370,211.40 = 122,132.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,807.60x = 370,211.40 × 122,132.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,807.60x = 45,214,806,789.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,214,806,789.36/246,807.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,198.60

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