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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,757.35, 370,222.43 and 106,616.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,757.35, 370,222.43 and 106,616.55 is: 159,962.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,757.35 : 370,222.43 = 106,616.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,757.35/370,222.43 = 106,616.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,757.35x = 370,222.43 × 106,616.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,757.35x = 39,471,837,686.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,471,837,686.13/246,757.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,962.16

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