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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,444.32, 369,507.50 and 96,699.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,444.32, 369,507.50 and 96,699.74 is: 144,987.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,444.32 : 369,507.50 = 96,699.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,444.32/369,507.50 = 96,699.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,444.32x = 369,507.50 × 96,699.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,444.32x = 35,731,277,753.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,731,277,753.57/246,444.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,987.23

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