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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,830.80, 370,246.20 and 141,854.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,830.80, 370,246.20 and 141,854.80 is: 212,782.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,830.80 : 370,246.20 = 141,854.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,830.80/370,246.20 = 141,854.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,830.80x = 370,246.20 × 141,854.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,830.80x = 52,521,200,651.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,521,200,651.76/246,830.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,782.20

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