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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,042.60, 369,044.70 and 96,253.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,042.60, 369,044.70 and 96,253.80 is: 144,373.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,042.60 : 369,044.70 = 96,253.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,042.60/369,044.70 = 96,253.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,042.60x = 369,044.70 × 96,253.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,042.60x = 35,521,954,744.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,521,954,744.86/246,042.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,373.19

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