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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,000.15, 368,991.99 and 101,901.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,000.15, 368,991.99 and 101,901.45 is: 152,848.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,000.15 : 368,991.99 = 101,901.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,000.15/368,991.99 = 101,901.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,000.15x = 368,991.99 × 101,901.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,000.15x = 37,600,818,819.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,600,818,819.39/246,000.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,848.76

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