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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,049.26, 368,787.15 and 112,943.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,049.26, 368,787.15 and 112,943.58 is: 169,283.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,049.26 : 368,787.15 = 112,943.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,049.26/368,787.15 = 112,943.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,049.26x = 368,787.15 × 112,943.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,049.26x = 41,652,140,979.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,652,140,979.00/246,049.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,283.75

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