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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,629.80, 370,041.90 and 96,844.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,629.80, 370,041.90 and 96,844.60 is: 145,305.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,629.80 : 370,041.90 = 96,844.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,629.80/370,041.90 = 96,844.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,629.80x = 370,041.90 × 96,844.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,629.80x = 35,836,559,788.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,836,559,788.74/246,629.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,305.07

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