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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,421.05, 369,575.82 and 113,173.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,421.05, 369,575.82 and 113,173.22 is: 169,734.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,421.05 : 369,575.82 = 113,173.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,421.05/369,575.82 = 113,173.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,421.05x = 369,575.82 × 113,173.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,421.05x = 41,826,083,735.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,826,083,735.66/246,421.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,734.22

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