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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,005.10, 368,898.30 and 96,195.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,005.10, 368,898.30 and 96,195.60 is: 144,250.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,005.10 : 368,898.30 = 96,195.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,005.10/368,898.30 = 96,195.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,005.10x = 368,898.30 × 96,195.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,005.10x = 35,486,393,307.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,486,393,307.48/246,005.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,250.64

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