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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,911.38, 370,367.54 and 95,179.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,911.38, 370,367.54 and 95,179.91 is: 142,770.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,911.38 : 370,367.54 = 95,179.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,911.38/370,367.54 = 95,179.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,911.38x = 370,367.54 × 95,179.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,911.38x = 35,251,547,510.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,251,547,510.23/246,911.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,770.04

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