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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,002.40, 369,176.40 and 105,861.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,002.40, 369,176.40 and 105,861.60 is: 158,866.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,002.40 : 369,176.40 = 105,861.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,002.40/369,176.40 = 105,861.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,002.40x = 369,176.40 × 105,861.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,002.40x = 39,081,604,386.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,081,604,386.24/246,002.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,866.76

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