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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,087, 369,161.25 and 96,307.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,087, 369,161.25 and 96,307.92 is: 144,473.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,087 : 369,161.25 = 96,307.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,087/369,161.25 = 96,307.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,087x = 369,161.25 × 96,307.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,087x = 35,553,152,132.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,553,152,132.10/246,087
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,473.91

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