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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,474.37, 369,707.68 and 126,462.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,474.37, 369,707.68 and 126,462.04 is: 189,691.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,474.37 : 369,707.68 = 126,462.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,474.37/369,707.68 = 126,462.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,474.37x = 369,707.68 × 126,462.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,474.37x = 46,753,987,416.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,753,987,416.47/246,474.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,691.07

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