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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,511.12, 369,517.57 and 96,692.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,511.12, 369,517.57 and 96,692.74 is: 144,941.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,511.12 : 369,517.57 = 96,692.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,511.12/369,517.57 = 96,692.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,511.12x = 369,517.57 × 96,692.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,511.12x = 35,729,665,427.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,729,665,427.86/246,511.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,941.39

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