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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,248.12, 369,349.14 and 105,980.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,248.12, 369,349.14 and 105,980.60 is: 158,960.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,248.12 : 369,349.14 = 105,980.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,248.12/369,349.14 = 105,980.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,248.12x = 369,349.14 × 105,980.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,248.12x = 39,143,843,466.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,143,843,466.68/246,248.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,960.98

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