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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,812.40, 370,218.60 and 141,544.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,812.40, 370,218.60 and 141,544.80 is: 212,317.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,812.40 : 370,218.60 = 141,544.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,812.40/370,218.60 = 141,544.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,812.40x = 370,218.60 × 141,544.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,812.40x = 52,402,517,693.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,402,517,693.28/246,812.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,317.20

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