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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,035.94, 369,085.12 and 96,257

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,035.94, 369,085.12 and 96,257 is: 144,397.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,035.94 : 369,085.12 = 96,257 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,035.94/369,085.12 = 96,257/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,035.94x = 369,085.12 × 96,257
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,035.94x = 35,527,026,395.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,527,026,395.84/246,035.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,397.71

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