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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,263.52, 369,247.32 and 96,324.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,263.52, 369,247.32 and 96,324.96 is: 144,429.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,263.52 : 369,247.32 = 96,324.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,263.52/369,247.32 = 96,324.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,263.52x = 369,247.32 × 96,324.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,263.52x = 35,567,733,329.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,567,733,329.11/246,263.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,429.57

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