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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,821.20, 370,620.60 and 141,845.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,821.20, 370,620.60 and 141,845.20 is: 212,991.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,821.20 : 370,620.60 = 141,845.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,821.20/370,620.60 = 141,845.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,821.20x = 370,620.60 × 141,845.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,821.20x = 52,570,753,131.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,570,753,131.12/246,821.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,991.24

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