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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,948.15, 370,413.82 and 104,701.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,948.15, 370,413.82 and 104,701.86 is: 157,049.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,948.15 : 370,413.82 = 104,701.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,948.15/370,413.82 = 104,701.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,948.15x = 370,413.82 × 104,701.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,948.15x = 38,783,015,923.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,783,015,923.71/246,948.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,049.23

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