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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,402.53, 369,744.74 and 96,656.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,402.53, 369,744.74 and 96,656.21 is: 145,039.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,402.53 : 369,744.74 = 96,656.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,402.53/369,744.74 = 96,656.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,402.53x = 369,744.74 × 96,656.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,402.53x = 35,738,124,752.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,738,124,752.55/246,402.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,039.60

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