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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,685.31, 370,175.59 and 106,443.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,685.31, 370,175.59 and 106,443.94 is: 159,729.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,685.31 : 370,175.59 = 106,443.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,685.31/370,175.59 = 106,443.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,685.31x = 370,175.59 × 106,443.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,685.31x = 39,402,948,291.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,402,948,291.42/246,685.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,729.61

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