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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,928.82, 370,384.97 and 104,682.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,928.82, 370,384.97 and 104,682.58 is: 157,020.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,928.82 : 370,384.97 = 104,682.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,928.82/370,384.97 = 104,682.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,928.82x = 370,384.97 × 104,682.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,928.82x = 38,772,852,950.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,772,852,950.66/246,928.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,020.37

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