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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,832.38, 369,762.57 and 156,596.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,832.38, 369,762.57 and 156,596.76 is: 234,586.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,832.38 : 369,762.57 = 156,596.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,832.38/369,762.57 = 156,596.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,832.38x = 369,762.57 × 156,596.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,832.38x = 57,903,620,431.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,903,620,431.27/246,832.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,586.81

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