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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,087.96, 369,162.70 and 96,308.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,087.96, 369,162.70 and 96,308.90 is: 144,475.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,087.96 : 369,162.70 = 96,308.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,087.96/369,162.70 = 96,308.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,087.96x = 369,162.70 × 96,308.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,087.96x = 35,553,653,558.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,553,653,558.03/246,087.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,475.39

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