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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,555.28, 369,832.92 and 104,422.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,555.28, 369,832.92 and 104,422.96 is: 156,634.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,555.28 : 369,832.92 = 104,422.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,555.28/369,832.92 = 104,422.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,555.28x = 369,832.92 × 104,422.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,555.28x = 38,619,048,211.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,619,048,211.84/246,555.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,634.44

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