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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,519.92, 369,989.70 and 96,864.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,519.92, 369,989.70 and 96,864.86 is: 145,379.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,519.92 : 369,989.70 = 96,864.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,519.92/369,989.70 = 96,864.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,519.92x = 369,989.70 × 96,864.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,519.92x = 35,839,000,491.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,839,000,491.94/246,519.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,379.73

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