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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,362.10, 369,543.15 and 96,552.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,362.10, 369,543.15 and 96,552.60 is: 144,828.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,362.10 : 369,543.15 = 96,552.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,362.10/369,543.15 = 96,552.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,362.10x = 369,543.15 × 96,552.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,362.10x = 35,680,351,944.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,680,351,944.69/246,362.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,828.90

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