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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,730.02, 370,039.67 and 113,482.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,730.02, 370,039.67 and 113,482.26 is: 170,197.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,730.02 : 370,039.67 = 113,482.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,730.02/370,039.67 = 113,482.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,730.02x = 370,039.67 × 113,482.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,730.02x = 41,992,937,473.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,992,937,473.84/246,730.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,197.93

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