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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,827.40, 370,241.10 and 141,559.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,827.40, 370,241.10 and 141,559.80 is: 212,339.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,827.40 : 370,241.10 = 141,559.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,827.40/370,241.10 = 141,559.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,827.40x = 370,241.10 × 141,559.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,827.40x = 52,411,256,067.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,411,256,067.78/246,827.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,339.70

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