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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,782.86, 370,327.39 and 113,682.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,782.86, 370,327.39 and 113,682.04 is: 170,593.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,782.86 : 370,327.39 = 113,682.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,782.86/370,327.39 = 113,682.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,782.86x = 370,327.39 × 113,682.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,782.86x = 42,099,571,953.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,099,571,953.05/246,782.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,593.58

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