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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,854.16, 370,001.40 and 104,610.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,854.16, 370,001.40 and 104,610.92 is: 156,797.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,854.16 : 370,001.40 = 104,610.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,854.16/370,001.40 = 104,610.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,854.16x = 370,001.40 × 104,610.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,854.16x = 38,706,186,855.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,706,186,855.29/246,854.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,797.79

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