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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,511.62, 369,518.32 and 96,693.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,511.62, 369,518.32 and 96,693.24 is: 144,942.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,511.62 : 369,518.32 = 96,693.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,511.62/369,518.32 = 96,693.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,511.62x = 369,518.32 × 96,693.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,511.62x = 35,729,923,600.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,729,923,600.16/246,511.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,942.15

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