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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,033.93, 369,082.11 and 96,255

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,033.93, 369,082.11 and 96,255 is: 144,394.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,033.93 : 369,082.11 = 96,255 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,033.93/369,082.11 = 96,255/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,033.93x = 369,082.11 × 96,255
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,033.93x = 35,525,998,498.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,525,998,498.05/246,033.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,394.71

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