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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,928.77, 369,899.82 and 113,626.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,928.77, 369,899.82 and 113,626.26 is: 170,212.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,928.77 : 369,899.82 = 113,626.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,928.77/369,899.82 = 113,626.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,928.77x = 369,899.82 × 113,626.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,928.77x = 42,030,333,121.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,030,333,121.27/246,928.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,212.38

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