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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,937.68, 370,152.27 and 97,117.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,937.68, 370,152.27 and 97,117.23 is: 145,575.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,937.68 : 370,152.27 = 97,117.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,937.68/370,152.27 = 97,117.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,937.68x = 370,152.27 × 97,117.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,937.68x = 35,948,163,140.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,948,163,140.61/246,937.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,575.85

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