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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,790.40, 370,076.16 and 113,638.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,790.40, 370,076.16 and 113,638.40 is: 170,407.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,790.40 : 370,076.16 = 113,638.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,790.40/370,076.16 = 113,638.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,790.40x = 370,076.16 × 113,638.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,790.40x = 42,054,862,700.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,054,862,700.54/246,790.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,407.21

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