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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,176.49, 369,116.83 and 96,238.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,176.49, 369,116.83 and 96,238.20 is: 144,299.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,176.49 : 369,116.83 = 96,238.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,176.49/369,116.83 = 96,238.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,176.49x = 369,116.83 × 96,238.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,176.49x = 35,523,139,308.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,523,139,308.91/246,176.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,299.48

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