Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,261.36, 369,174 and 96,609
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 246,261.36, 369,174 and 96,609 is: 144,827.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
246,261.36 : 369,174 = 96,609 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
246,261.36/369,174 = 96,609/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
246,261.36x = 369,174 × 96,609 - Step 4: Simplify right side
246,261.36x = 35,665,530,966 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,665,530,966/246,261.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 144,827.96
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