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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,632.80, 370,046.40 and 96,847.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,632.80, 370,046.40 and 96,847.60 is: 145,309.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,632.80 : 370,046.40 = 96,847.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,632.80/370,046.40 = 96,847.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,632.80x = 370,046.40 × 96,847.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,632.80x = 35,838,105,728.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,838,105,728.64/246,632.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,309.57

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