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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,737.40, 370,278.90 and 106,596.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,737.40, 370,278.90 and 106,596.60 is: 159,969.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,737.40 : 370,278.90 = 106,596.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,737.40/370,278.90 = 106,596.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,737.40x = 370,278.90 × 106,596.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,737.40x = 39,470,471,791.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,470,471,791.74/246,737.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,969.55

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