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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,789.56, 370,110.77 and 104,632.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,789.56, 370,110.77 and 104,632.55 is: 156,917.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,789.56 : 370,110.77 = 104,632.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,789.56/370,110.77 = 104,632.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,789.56x = 370,110.77 × 104,632.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,789.56x = 38,725,631,273.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,725,631,273.85/246,789.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,917.63

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