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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,251.24, 369,586.68 and 96,595.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,251.24, 369,586.68 and 96,595.64 is: 144,975.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,251.24 : 369,586.68 = 96,595.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,251.24/369,586.68 = 96,595.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,251.24x = 369,586.68 × 96,595.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,251.24x = 35,700,461,890.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,700,461,890.08/246,251.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,975.76

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