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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,189.87, 369,399.60 and 96,391.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,189.87, 369,399.60 and 96,391.26 is: 144,631.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,189.87 : 369,399.60 = 96,391.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,189.87/369,399.60 = 96,391.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,189.87x = 369,399.60 × 96,391.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,189.87x = 35,606,892,887.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,606,892,887.50/246,189.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,631.84

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