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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,977.16, 370,072.08 and 158,157.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,977.16, 370,072.08 and 158,157.60 is: 236,984.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,977.16 : 370,072.08 = 158,157.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,977.16/370,072.08 = 158,157.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,977.16x = 370,072.08 × 158,157.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,977.16x = 58,529,711,999.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,529,711,999.81/246,977.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,984.31

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