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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,557.15, 370,001.81 and 96,779.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,557.15, 370,001.81 and 96,779.70 is: 145,234.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,557.15 : 370,001.81 = 96,779.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,557.15/370,001.81 = 96,779.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,557.15x = 370,001.81 × 96,779.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,557.15x = 35,808,664,171.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,808,664,171.26/246,557.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,234.74

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