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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,556.91, 370,001.43 and 96,779.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,556.91, 370,001.43 and 96,779.45 is: 145,234.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,556.91 : 370,001.43 = 96,779.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,556.91/370,001.43 = 96,779.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,556.91x = 370,001.43 × 96,779.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,556.91x = 35,808,535,819.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,808,535,819.62/246,556.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,234.37

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