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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,433.37, 369,650.16 and 104,241.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,433.37, 369,650.16 and 104,241.78 is: 156,362.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,433.37 : 369,650.16 = 104,241.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,433.37/369,650.16 = 104,241.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,433.37x = 369,650.16 × 104,241.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,433.37x = 38,532,990,655.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,532,990,655.68/246,433.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,362.72

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