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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,419.68, 369,573.75 and 113,171.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,419.68, 369,573.75 and 113,171.84 is: 169,732.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,419.68 : 369,573.75 = 113,171.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,419.68/369,573.75 = 113,171.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,419.68x = 369,573.75 × 113,171.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,419.68x = 41,825,341,303.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,825,341,303.20/246,419.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,732.15

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