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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,142.23, 369,358.61 and 103,978.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,142.23, 369,358.61 and 103,978.27 is: 156,028.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,142.23 : 369,358.61 = 103,978.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,142.23/369,358.61 = 103,978.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,142.23x = 369,358.61 × 103,978.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,142.23x = 38,405,269,277.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,405,269,277.40/246,142.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,028.77

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