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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,050.76, 368,789.40 and 112,945.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,050.76, 368,789.40 and 112,945.08 is: 169,286.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,050.76 : 368,789.40 = 112,945.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,050.76/368,789.40 = 112,945.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,050.76x = 368,789.40 × 112,945.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,050.76x = 41,652,948,286.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,652,948,286.15/246,050.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,286.00

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