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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,779.85, 370,317.87 and 106,538.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,779.85, 370,317.87 and 106,538.34 is: 159,871.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,779.85 : 370,317.87 = 106,538.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,779.85/370,317.87 = 106,538.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,779.85x = 370,317.87 × 106,538.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,779.85x = 39,453,051,142.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,453,051,142.14/246,779.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,871.44

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