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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,742.56, 370,058.52 and 113,494.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,742.56, 370,058.52 and 113,494.86 is: 170,216.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,742.56 : 370,058.52 = 113,494.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,742.56/370,058.52 = 113,494.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,742.56x = 370,058.52 × 113,494.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,742.56x = 41,999,739,919.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,999,739,919.21/246,742.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,216.84

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