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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,751.60, 437,627.40 and 246,132.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,751.60, 437,627.40 and 246,132.40 is: 369,198.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,751.60 : 437,627.40 = 246,132.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,751.60/437,627.40 = 246,132.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,751.60x = 437,627.40 × 246,132.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,751.60x = 107,714,282,267.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,714,282,267.76/291,751.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,198.60

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