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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,093.53, 368,895.02 and 103,974.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,093.53, 368,895.02 and 103,974.60 is: 155,858.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,093.53 : 368,895.02 = 103,974.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,093.53/368,895.02 = 103,974.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,093.53x = 368,895.02 × 103,974.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,093.53x = 38,355,712,406.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,355,712,406.43/246,093.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,858.27

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