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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,630.88, 369,937.68 and 104,437

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,630.88, 369,937.68 and 104,437 is: 156,651.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,630.88 : 369,937.68 = 104,437 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,630.88/369,937.68 = 104,437/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,630.88x = 369,937.68 × 104,437
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,630.88x = 38,635,181,486.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,635,181,486.16/246,630.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,651.84

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