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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,675.23, 370,012.25 and 96,810.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,675.23, 370,012.25 and 96,810.71 is: 145,215.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,675.23 : 370,012.25 = 96,810.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,675.23/370,012.25 = 96,810.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,675.23x = 370,012.25 × 96,810.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,675.23x = 35,821,146,297.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,821,146,297.08/246,675.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,215.82

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