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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,296.84, 369,367.50 and 106,017.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,296.84, 369,367.50 and 106,017.80 is: 158,993.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,296.84 : 369,367.50 = 106,017.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,296.84/369,367.50 = 106,017.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,296.84x = 369,367.50 × 106,017.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,296.84x = 39,159,529,741.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,159,529,741.50/246,296.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,993.23

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