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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,934.68, 370,147.76 and 97,114.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,934.68, 370,147.76 and 97,114.24 is: 145,571.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,934.68 : 370,147.76 = 97,114.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,934.68/370,147.76 = 97,114.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,934.68x = 370,147.76 × 97,114.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,934.68x = 35,946,618,400.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,946,618,400.10/246,934.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,571.36

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