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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,827.05, 370,374.53 and 104,752.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,827.05, 370,374.53 and 104,752.24 is: 157,185.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,827.05 : 370,374.53 = 104,752.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,827.05/370,374.53 = 104,752.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,827.05x = 370,374.53 × 104,752.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,827.05x = 38,797,560,206.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,797,560,206.75/246,827.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,185.21

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