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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,788.06, 370,108.52 and 104,631.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,788.06, 370,108.52 and 104,631.05 is: 156,915.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,788.06 : 370,108.52 = 104,631.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,788.06/370,108.52 = 104,631.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,788.06x = 370,108.52 × 104,631.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,788.06x = 38,724,840,687.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,724,840,687.85/246,788.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,915.38

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