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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,861.78, 370,306.50 and 69,354.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,861.78, 370,306.50 and 69,354.95 is: 104,036.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,861.78 : 370,306.50 = 69,354.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,861.78/370,306.50 = 69,354.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,861.78x = 370,306.50 × 69,354.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,861.78x = 25,682,586,940.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,682,586,940.64/246,861.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,036.30

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