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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,916.40, 370,088.70 and 113,516.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,916.40, 370,088.70 and 113,516.69 is: 170,143.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,916.40 : 370,088.70 = 113,516.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,916.40/370,088.70 = 113,516.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,916.40x = 370,088.70 × 113,516.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,916.40x = 42,011,244,036.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,011,244,036.02/246,916.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,143.59

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