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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,871.80, 370,307.70 and 152,393.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,871.80, 370,307.70 and 152,393.40 is: 228,590.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,871.80 : 370,307.70 = 152,393.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,871.80/370,307.70 = 152,393.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,871.80x = 370,307.70 × 152,393.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,871.80x = 56,432,449,449.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,432,449,449.18/246,871.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,590.10

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