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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,163.60, 369,137.40 and 112,999.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,163.60, 369,137.40 and 112,999.60 is: 169,449.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,163.60 : 369,137.40 = 112,999.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,163.60/369,137.40 = 112,999.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,163.60x = 369,137.40 × 112,999.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,163.60x = 41,712,378,545.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,712,378,545.04/246,163.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,449.82

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