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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,738.07, 370,142.44 and 75,974.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,738.07, 370,142.44 and 75,974.26 is: 113,972.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,738.07 : 370,142.44 = 75,974.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,738.07/370,142.44 = 75,974.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,738.07x = 370,142.44 × 75,974.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,738.07x = 28,121,296,858.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,121,296,858.30/246,738.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,972.27

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