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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,766.44, 370,302 and 96,980.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,766.44, 370,302 and 96,980.40 is: 145,530.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,766.44 : 370,302 = 96,980.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,766.44/370,302 = 96,980.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,766.44x = 370,302 × 96,980.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,766.44x = 35,912,036,080.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,912,036,080.80/246,766.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,530.47

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