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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,738.43, 370,142.95 and 75,974.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,738.43, 370,142.95 and 75,974.59 is: 113,972.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,738.43 : 370,142.95 = 75,974.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,738.43/370,142.95 = 75,974.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,738.43x = 370,142.95 × 75,974.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,738.43x = 28,121,458,867.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,121,458,867.64/246,738.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,972.76

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