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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,739.07, 370,143.94 and 75,975.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,739.07, 370,143.94 and 75,975.26 is: 113,973.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,739.07 : 370,143.94 = 75,975.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,739.07/370,143.94 = 75,975.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,739.07x = 370,143.94 × 75,975.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,739.07x = 28,121,782,078.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,121,782,078.92/246,739.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,973.77

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