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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,862.30, 370,344.20 and 111,861.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,862.30, 370,344.20 and 111,861.52 is: 167,815.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,862.30 : 370,344.20 = 111,861.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,862.30/370,344.20 = 111,861.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,862.30x = 370,344.20 × 111,861.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,862.30x = 41,427,266,362.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,427,266,362.42/246,862.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,815.28

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