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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,740.85, 370,259.37 and 106,499.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,740.85, 370,259.37 and 106,499.34 is: 159,812.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,740.85 : 370,259.37 = 106,499.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,740.85/370,259.37 = 106,499.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,740.85x = 370,259.37 × 106,499.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,740.85x = 39,432,378,533.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,432,378,533.82/246,740.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,812.93

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