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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,013.20, 368,951.76 and 96,223.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,013.20, 368,951.76 and 96,223.14 is: 144,308.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,013.20 : 368,951.76 = 96,223.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,013.20/368,951.76 = 96,223.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,013.20x = 368,951.76 × 96,223.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,013.20x = 35,501,696,855.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,501,696,855.73/246,013.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,308.10

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