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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,088, 369,162.75 and 96,308.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,088, 369,162.75 and 96,308.92 is: 144,475.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,088 : 369,162.75 = 96,308.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,088/369,162.75 = 96,308.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,088x = 369,162.75 × 96,308.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,088x = 35,553,665,756.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,553,665,756.73/246,088
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,475.41

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