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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,916.85, 370,291.43 and 69,382.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,916.85, 370,291.43 and 69,382.58 is: 104,050.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,916.85 : 370,291.43 = 69,382.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,916.85/370,291.43 = 69,382.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,916.85x = 370,291.43 × 69,382.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,916.85x = 25,691,775,864.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,691,775,864.47/246,916.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,050.31

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