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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,439.38, 369,659.16 and 104,247.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,439.38, 369,659.16 and 104,247.78 is: 156,371.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,439.38 : 369,659.16 = 104,247.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,439.38/369,659.16 = 104,247.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,439.38x = 369,659.16 × 104,247.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,439.38x = 38,536,146,786.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,536,146,786.66/246,439.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,371.71

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