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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,043.47, 368,917.38 and 96,107.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,043.47, 368,917.38 and 96,107.61 is: 144,103.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,043.47 : 368,917.38 = 96,107.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,043.47/368,917.38 = 96,107.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,043.47x = 368,917.38 × 96,107.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,043.47x = 35,455,767,679.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,455,767,679.26/246,043.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,103.67

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