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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,186.48, 369,131.84 and 96,248.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,186.48, 369,131.84 and 96,248.16 is: 144,314.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,186.48 : 369,131.84 = 96,248.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,186.48/369,131.84 = 96,248.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,186.48x = 369,131.84 × 96,248.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,186.48x = 35,528,260,397.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,528,260,397.41/246,186.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,314.43

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