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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,728.72, 369,932.70 and 96,983.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,728.72, 369,932.70 and 96,983.66 is: 145,412.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,728.72 : 369,932.70 = 96,983.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,728.72/369,932.70 = 96,983.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,728.72x = 369,932.70 × 96,983.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,728.72x = 35,877,428,488.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,877,428,488.20/246,728.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,412.45

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