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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,853.45, 370,351.10 and 102,731.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,853.45, 370,351.10 and 102,731.21 is: 154,126.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,853.45 : 370,351.10 = 102,731.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,853.45/370,351.10 = 102,731.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,853.45x = 370,351.10 × 102,731.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,853.45x = 38,046,617,040.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,046,617,040.05/246,853.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,126.33

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