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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,821.30, 370,158.57 and 104,664.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,821.30, 370,158.57 and 104,664.48 is: 156,965.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,821.30 : 370,158.57 = 104,664.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,821.30/370,158.57 = 104,664.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,821.30x = 370,158.57 × 104,664.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,821.30x = 38,742,454,246.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,742,454,246.59/246,821.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,965.60

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