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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,860.73, 370,011.06 and 113,465.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,860.73, 370,011.06 and 113,465.34 is: 170,069.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,860.73 : 370,011.06 = 113,465.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,860.73/370,011.06 = 113,465.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,860.73x = 370,011.06 × 113,465.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,860.73x = 41,983,430,726.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,983,430,726.66/246,860.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,069.30

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