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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,643.80, 370,062.90 and 96,858.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,643.80, 370,062.90 and 96,858.60 is: 145,326.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,643.80 : 370,062.90 = 96,858.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,643.80/370,062.90 = 96,858.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,643.80x = 370,062.90 × 96,858.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,643.80x = 35,843,774,405.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,843,774,405.94/246,643.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,326.07

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