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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,844.48, 370,284 and 122,152

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,844.48, 370,284 and 122,152 is: 183,236.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,844.48 : 370,284 = 122,152 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,844.48/370,284 = 122,152/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,844.48x = 370,284 × 122,152
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,844.48x = 45,230,931,168
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,230,931,168/246,844.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,236.55

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