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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,741.84, 370,057.41 and 113,494.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,741.84, 370,057.41 and 113,494.14 is: 170,215.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,741.84 : 370,057.41 = 113,494.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,741.84/370,057.41 = 113,494.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,741.84x = 370,057.41 × 113,494.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,741.84x = 41,999,347,498.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,999,347,498.58/246,741.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,215.75

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