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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,089, 369,164.25 and 96,309.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,089, 369,164.25 and 96,309.92 is: 144,476.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,089 : 369,164.25 = 96,309.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,089/369,164.25 = 96,309.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,089x = 369,164.25 × 96,309.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,089x = 35,554,179,384.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,554,179,384.36/246,089
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,476.91

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