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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,688.32, 370,180.10 and 106,446.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,688.32, 370,180.10 and 106,446.94 is: 159,734.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,688.32 : 370,180.10 = 106,446.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,688.32/370,180.10 = 106,446.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,688.32x = 370,180.10 × 106,446.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,688.32x = 39,404,538,893.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,404,538,893.89/246,688.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,734.11

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