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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,924.91, 370,382.12 and 113,805.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,924.91, 370,382.12 and 113,805.17 is: 170,705.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,924.91 : 370,382.12 = 113,805.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,924.91/370,382.12 = 113,805.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,924.91x = 370,382.12 × 113,805.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,924.91x = 42,151,400,131.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,151,400,131.56/246,924.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,705.34

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