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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,832.30, 370,355.98 and 97,181.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,832.30, 370,355.98 and 97,181.36 is: 145,814.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,832.30 : 370,355.98 = 97,181.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,832.30/370,355.98 = 97,181.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,832.30x = 370,355.98 × 97,181.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,832.30x = 35,991,697,820.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,991,697,820.53/246,832.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,814.38

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