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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,104.08, 369,186.88 and 96,325.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,104.08, 369,186.88 and 96,325.04 is: 144,499.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,104.08 : 369,186.88 = 96,325.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,104.08/369,186.88 = 96,325.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,104.08x = 369,186.88 × 96,325.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,104.08x = 35,561,940,983.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,561,940,983.48/246,104.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,499.60

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