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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,729.13, 370,038.34 and 113,481.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,729.13, 370,038.34 and 113,481.37 is: 170,196.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,729.13 : 370,038.34 = 113,481.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,729.13/370,038.34 = 113,481.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,729.13x = 370,038.34 × 113,481.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,729.13x = 41,992,457,208.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,992,457,208.32/246,729.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,196.59

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