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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,559.66, 370,005.56 and 96,782.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,559.66, 370,005.56 and 96,782.20 is: 145,238.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,559.66 : 370,005.56 = 96,782.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,559.66/370,005.56 = 96,782.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,559.66x = 370,005.56 × 96,782.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,559.66x = 35,809,952,109.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,809,952,109.03/246,559.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,238.49

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