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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,918.36, 370,080.18 and 113,616.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,918.36, 370,080.18 and 113,616.12 is: 170,287.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,918.36 : 370,080.18 = 113,616.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,918.36/370,080.18 = 113,616.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,918.36x = 370,080.18 × 113,616.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,918.36x = 42,047,074,140.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,047,074,140.50/246,918.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,287.35

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