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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,840.57, 370,394.82 and 104,765.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,840.57, 370,394.82 and 104,765.76 is: 157,205.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,840.57 : 370,394.82 = 104,765.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,840.57/370,394.82 = 104,765.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,840.57x = 370,394.82 × 104,765.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,840.57x = 38,804,694,817.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,804,694,817.36/246,840.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,205.50

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