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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,145.60, 537,218.40 and 246,171.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,145.60, 537,218.40 and 246,171.20 is: 369,256.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,145.60 : 537,218.40 = 246,171.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,145.60/537,218.40 = 246,171.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,145.60x = 537,218.40 × 246,171.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,145.60x = 132,247,698,190.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,247,698,190.08/358,145.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,256.80

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