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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,085.58, 369,159.14 and 96,306.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,085.58, 369,159.14 and 96,306.51 is: 144,471.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,085.58 : 369,159.14 = 96,306.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,085.58/369,159.14 = 96,306.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,085.58x = 369,159.14 × 96,306.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,085.58x = 35,552,427,926.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,552,427,926.47/246,085.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,471.81

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