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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,729.88, 370,039.46 and 113,482.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,729.88, 370,039.46 and 113,482.13 is: 170,197.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,729.88 : 370,039.46 = 113,482.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,729.88/370,039.46 = 113,482.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,729.88x = 370,039.46 × 113,482.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,729.88x = 41,992,863,687.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,992,863,687.24/246,729.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,197.72

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