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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,629.88, 369,936.18 and 104,436

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,629.88, 369,936.18 and 104,436 is: 156,650.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,629.88 : 369,936.18 = 104,436 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,629.88/369,936.18 = 104,436/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,629.88x = 369,936.18 × 104,436
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,629.88x = 38,634,654,894.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,634,654,894.48/246,629.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,650.34

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