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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,843.83, 370,061.62 and 113,611.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,843.83, 370,061.62 and 113,611.79 is: 170,323.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,843.83 : 370,061.62 = 113,611.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,843.83/370,061.62 = 113,611.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,843.83x = 370,061.62 × 113,611.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,843.83x = 42,043,363,058.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,043,363,058.50/246,843.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,323.73

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